Pearl gnawed on her first "biter" biscuits today! She devoured two of them, enjoying every minute of it. The pictures show what fun it is to get messy, especially with food. Our little one is cutting her first tooth, you can feel it starting to poke through her gums! The sound of scraping can be heard when she decides to chew on the headboard of our bed, it's a little creepy!
We got the crawling down now, did some experimenting with words, and now we are climbing up objects into a standing position and kneeling with no problem. We are at "third" foods (little chunks) and loving every bite of it. I know I say it a lot, but that's ok, Miss Pearl is one of the most amazing babies I have ever met. Here we are at 8 Months since the little one joined us and made me the most happy daddy ever. The world is certainly a better place now that Pearl is part of it. She brings hope and joy wherever she goes, not that she minds all the praise. Happy 8 Months my little monkey, thank you for being here, and being my daughter.
Earlier today Pearl decided to crawl into her mesh laundry hamper. She was quite happy playing in it for a few minutes. A few minutes ago she put on the kick ass shirt her Nana and Bumpa sent her...representing Mama she is!
First, to my wife Kimberly, A.K.A. "Puddin", and of course Miss Pearl's Mommy, Happy Mother's day to you. Pearl and I are lucky to have you as part of our family, you do an amazing job with the munchkin. You are a beautiful, sexy, smart, funny, amazing, wonderful, spectacular, and yummy Mommy. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being my wife and Pearl's Mommy, and taking the role of the "stay-at-home" mommy.
Next, to my Mother Susan A.K.A. "Nana", Happy Mother's day to you. More than 32 years ago I was lucky enough to be born to an amazing Mom like you. Sure we've had our ups and downs, but face it you were and are a fantabulous Mom. I am honered to have you as a Mother, and lucky enough to also have you as a friend as well. Thank you for always being there when I need you!
Last but definetly not least, to Kim's Mommy Betty A.K.A. "Mimsy". At some point in the past you gave birth to the woman that made me a complete person. You brought my soulmate into the world, and did an amazing job raising her. You are also mighty swell helping your daughter raise my daughter as much as you can. Thank you for being there for my little girl, and thank you for being there for me too...
Also, to both Nana and Mimsy, thank you for making sure that Kimberly and I knew growing up what a good parent was supposed to be like. Miss Pearl is one of the most secure, well-mannered, exceptional little baby girl that I have ever seen. I can't help but think that you both had something to do with that, and again Happy freaken Mother's Day to you both.
Finally, here are some WAY over due pictures for your viewing pleasure...
My baby girl, little Miss Pearl, the great Pearlini, the awesome Pearly-Q just today started saying "Dada". Her first word is "Dada", oh my it was hard not to turn into a blubbering fool. I have always maintained that the first time I heard my child say "Dada" I would be a puddle of goo on the floor, and yes I resembled a bowl of jello as I wept.
