This place is a zoo!

As an early birthday present, Jack and Gwen bought Robbie a membership to the Indianapolis Zoo. Gwen and I went today for a couple of hours with Jen Drosche and her daughter Olivia. Jen is part of my mom's group. Since this was Robbie's first time, we didn't know how he would react. Overall, he did really well!

We started out in "the oceans" which was a big hit. He loved the big fish in the aquariums and the sharks. He liked the way the light reflected on the walls off the water. He went bonkers for the penguins. Didn't know what to think of the polar bear or sea lions. He kept pointed at things he liked and going "ooooooh oooh!" like a little monkey.

Robbie with his Nana Gwen

One of the best parts of the whole trip was the plant life. He wanted to touch and feel everything as we went by. We visited the Plains and the Forests today also. He liked the petting zoo with farm animals, and looked longingly at the carousel.

By the end of the day, our little zoologist was tuckered out and ready for a nap. He did look adorable in his new hat. I think we are going to go back again next week!

Look, Ma! No Hands!

I haven't been able to capture it with a camera yet, but Robbie has started spontaneously standing on his own (not holding onto anything) this weekend. Several times a day he just, well, stands. It is adorable and is followed relatively quickly with a big "thump" as he falls down to his butt.

Woo hoo, Robbie!

The Golden Rule

The Golden Rule: Thou shalt not mess up Robbie's routine...

The last week we have been somewhere or done something every single day. With family in from out of town for my uncle's funeral and other gatherings, Robbie is WORN OUT. Some night's we were out after 9pm which is crazy in our new life situation.

I had this nice little predictable schedule worked out for Robbie that is completely broken. We were so in synch that at 10 AM sharp, he would yawn. I would scoop him up, rock him for a few minutes and he would sleep for 2 hours. Also, he was going to sleep at 8pm and sleeping through the night (sort of...). I knew when he would be hungry and when he would be sleepy. I knew if I was going to be able to check facebook, or just have enough time for a cup of coffee.

So, we are trying to get back in a routine. Bottles, snacktime, mealtimes, naps, baths, bed, etc.

We'll see... we'll see...