Team Smith

Watching a baby take their first bite is pretty cool. Savvy worked the oatmeal a little before spiting it out. Then looking at me expectantly. Her next bite she got control of her lips, but not her tongue. She was also perplexed by the spoon. Eventually it all came together for her and she was lunging for the spoon, mouth wide open! Saturday night was a fun night! Sav is 5 months and 2 weeks old. She weighs 15lbs and is super chatty. She's working on sitting up. And she loves touching things with her hands. Anything and everything! While she puts things in her mouth more than Cass did, I think she's more of a tactile learner. And she positively lights up when Cass entertains her! These sisters are in love with each other! Now we're getting ready for Savannah's baptism in a few weeks :-)

In the middle of the afternoon we decided to take a stroll in our neighborhood. There are incredible sculptures all over, almost every other corner something creative to check out. In Daley Center/Plaza, there is a Picasso piece that kids love to play on. While I don't think that was the artist's original intent, it's a hoot to watch the kids clamor all over and slide down the obsidian surface of it. The Big 10 logo was also propped up as a temporary exhibit. Though we did not go to the parade, we did encounter our fair share of drunkards. Two moments stand out to me... First, a gaggle of gals, no coats and really no clothes, staggered our way. Hanging on to each other for support, dangling red cups sloshing amber liquid and having a grand time really. Now I've no problem with a bit of tom foolery as long as I don't have to clean up after it or be affected by other's choices. Drink and be merry! Just don't go out of your way to come up to me and try to