Seeking enlightenment

We went to the Institute of Modern Art today. I'm totally intrigued by what sort of art intrigues a baby. So far video installations do not resonate well. But, a sculpture of the buddha was utterly hypnotic.

Gully crawls to the buddha, away from video.

He approached many times. So close, but he could not touch.

On the other hand, 20th century films were fascinating, such as this film of water draining by Peter Roehr Montage Films

Luckily a free street press offered all of the pretty colours to touch and scrunch up. I'd like to commission art jumping castles: Art that can be interacted with.

Rules of parenting #251: When changing baby on the boot of your car, don't suppose that your sock-clad baby isn't capable of clambering up onto the roof! I was laughing until I couldn't stop him! Time for a fast pic before a rescue operation.

Demolishing a well-deserved leg of chicken. Love that chicken skin! The new teeth are making food far more fun to eat.

Our balcony is now approaching baby-safe. Thanks to the hubby for attaching the baby pen walls, it makes life much more relaxed.

Mumma gets a make over

On Saturday I spent a lovely few hours with the Lindy Charm School for Girls getting my hair and make-up done. I paired the looked with a vintage 1950s cotton dress. What a great way to celebrate Gully's 9th month anniversary.

GGXC and the jumping castle

GGXC came to visit last week and we had a great time singing and clapping "Russia, Russia, we will make you understand, Russia is a wonderland, ha ha ha ha ha, HEY"--apparently the theme of the Moscow Olympics 1980. All the kids wanted to sing, clap and bounce with GGXC!!! :)

Helicopter Engineer

Gully continues to enjoy adventuring off by himself. Today it was time to tackle the helicopter.

Back at home base on the picnic blanket with the other babies!

Little Tiggrs

First time at Little Tiggrs

[Video of Gully in the ball pit]

Queensland Art Gallery

Enjoyed the Henri Cartier-Bresson exhibition on Thursday

Enjoying the stability of the saw-horse cat tree

Tummy slider

Oooh, what's this?

A slide, a frickin' slide!

Ha ha ha!!!

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[Mum steps in to hold tummy sliding action man as he dives off the edge]

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Holy crap!

I just did what now?

Oh, she's big, she's big alright!

Hey guys, you see that?

I mean, I was frightened, sure

But, fear drives action and from action comes success.

Geez, adrenalin crash. Let's hit the road. 

Top of the morning to you

What to Expect

Sunday yum cha

I didn't get a picture of us all pigging out at yum cha, because we were all too involved in eating to be taking photos! But, the young gentleman happily posed as he enjoyed a post-meal chopstick chew. The two bottom teeth have recently emerged, but we've also got four top teeth bulging to get out!

Gully's solo adventure

Today I caught up with two friends and their bubs at New Farm Park, by the Brisbane River. At one stage Gully started crawling away from us, happily exploring. I was pretty relaxed about this and let him do his own thing. What an intrepid, introspective and relaxed fellow he is?

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I ended up following him down to the path. He made it halfway across the concrete before finding the texture a bit rough and appreciating a lift. Then I took him down to the silty-sand edge of the mangroves, where he pushed it about with his hands and played with the rocks. 

Magical day. Possibly my favourite moment of being a parent so far. 

Playing in the dirt

Teething

Gully is finally teething. The two bottom teeth have come through and we suspect the top front two won't be far off.