So there IS life beyond milk!

I had my first taste of solid food this weekend! I gotta say, it was pretty awesome. These 'spoons' that you guys use? Very efficient. I'm sticking to rice cereal for now, but once I get a few chompers I'll really be in business. Daddy suggested that I add a few drops of hot sauce to my cereal, but I think I'll hold off for now.

And check out my 'Hippity Hop' bib... pretty sweet, right?

Playdate with Bella

My friend Bella came over to play today! We had so much fun. I let her play with (and chew on) my favorite toys, and I even gave her the keys to my trusty Jumperoo. She stuck around until I started getting sleepy and had to go upstairs for a nap. Come back anytime, Bella! Next time we'll break out a few bottles, maybe share a teething ring or two... really get wild and crazy.

Pants are Overrated...

I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning

Raise your hand if you woke up at 4 a.m. today! And yesterday! And the day before! I did! I did! And keep your hand up if, at that ungodly hour, you wanted to play! Me again! Mommy and Daddy think I'm waking up earlier now because I'm teething. Or maybe I'm starting to get hungry more-often. Or maybe they have no idea. Regardless, I'm not saying a word. I think I'll let them try to untangle this little mystery all by themselves… (Oh, and don't worry -- I don't really sleep on my pack 'n play like this... heck, Mommy and Daddy don't even let me use a blanket when I sleep.)

Hanging at home

Wooo-hoooo!!!! I was successful in my mission to get Mommy and Daddy sick so they'd stay home with me yesterday!!! I also started daycare yesterday, but Mommy and Daddy picked me up early so I could go home and take care of them. It's only fair, I figure, since they were there for me when I was barfing. Mommy is home with me again today and we're just hanging out, watching Ellen... actually, Mommy never lets me watch tv -- I try to, but she turns me away so I can't see it. I just want to see Ellen bust a move... is that too much for a baby to ask?

This thing is awesome!

Well, Mommy and Daddy are sick. They caught it from me, I think. Luckily, I have my trusty Jumperoo to keep me occupied while they lie on the couch, moaning about their tummies. Check me out! I may not be able to walk or crawl yet -- and I have to stand on books because my little feet don't reach the floor -- but I can jump and bounce with the best of 'em!

Just Rollin' Along

Big news, guys! I rolled over from my back to my stomach! I've been rolling from my stomach to my back since I was a baby (I started doing that a few weeks ago), but on Thursday night I was at my friend Bella's house and I decided to go from my back to my stomach! I wanted to be a big girl in front of Bella. She's twice my age, you know, and she's really cool. She can sit up on her own and everything. Man, what I wouldn't give for better torso control...

Some Days are Diamonds...

I had a pretty rough day yesterday, guys. It started out well. I had a nice visit with Pop and Noni while Mommy and Daddy went out to lunch. We went for a walk (which put me right to sleep) and then we played together when we got back to the house. When Mommy and Daddy got home, I had some lunch of my own and then I took a nice, long nap. But in the evening, I started feeling pretty lousy. I threw up a bunch of times and I got really sleepy and weak. Mommy held me as I barfed, and Daddy wrapped me in a blanket to keep me warm. But through it all, I hardly ever cried. Daddy said I'm tough. Oh, and to top it all off, the Redskins lost to the Seahawks. Daddy was not happy. He kept yelling at the TV. I don't think they were listening to him, though. So I survived my first stomach bug and my first Redskins playoff loss. Hopefully that'll be the last of both.... not likely, I know.

Here's a picture of Mommy keeping me safe and warm while I was sick last night:

Welcome to my blog!

So I was lying in my crib the other night, alternately talking to myself and trying to escape from my Swaddle-Me, when I had a sudden revelation: You know what the world needs more of? The musings, witty banter, and unbiased opinions of a four-month-old. In an age of 24-hour news coverage from countless sources, who can you trust? Annabel, that's who. I'm here to tell it like it really is. I'm not beholden to The Man, and I've refused all corporate sponsorship (except for the aforementioned Swaddle-Me. Swaddle-Me: The Best Thing in the World, Ever!). We're doing this thing Guerilla-style. You know, with Mommy and Daddy's help. So hop on board and join me on Annabel's Adventures!