April 19, 2004
From Walk On: The Spiritual Journey of U2 by Steve Stockman:
October was the first declaration to the outside world of the spiritual twist in the U2 story.Follow the herd:
1. Grab the nearest book.
2. Open the book to page 23.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the text of the sentence in your journal along with these instructions.
Via Dead Man Blogging.
Since FNR has basically turned into an all-Bailey all-the-time blog (you're welcome, M Suzi), I assume that I might have some readers who are parents or expectant parents. Given that assumption, I thought I'd take a moment to recommend some baby items that get our hearty recommendation.
First up, the Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Aquarium Cradle Swing. The name's a mouthful, yes, and it's one of the pricier swings you'll find. However, it is able to swing side-to-side (better for when Bailey's awake and wants to look around, say, while Genia and I eat dinner) or front-to-back (better for when Bailey needs to take a nap but is fighting sleep). Another cool feature is that you can adjust the uprightness of the seat. The more upright position is good for watching, and the reclined position is good for napping. In short, Genia and I would've paid twice the cost of this swing and still felt it was a value.
Next up, Tiny Love Super Deluxe Gymini With Lights And Music. What have we learned? Long name, good product! Seriously though, Bailey loves her Gymini. Therefore, Mommy and Daddy love Bailey's Gymini. She has a blast reaching and grabbing at the plush toys, looking at herself in the mirror, enjoying the neat textures on the toys and the floor mat, and looking at herself in the mirror. (Hey, if you were that pretty, you'd do it too!) Another cool feature is that it folds in half, making it easily portable.
Another great product is the Baby Bjorn Carrier. It's a great way to have Bailey close and feeling comforted without having to physically hold her in your arms. A couple days ago we took a walk outside with her in the Bjorn, and we've used it around the house a good bit too -- I even washed dishes with her in it one day! With warmer weather around, we'll be outside more and this carrier will see even more use. We were fortunate enough to get the Baby Bjorn as a gift, and we're sure glad we did!
Finally, for something on the cheaper end of the spectrum, the Baby Einstein Language Nursery Board Book. Each page has a large colorful picture, and then a short sentence (translated into four languages) describing it. Apparently even infants can distinguish the sounds of different languages, so reading this type of book is a great introduction. Bailey loves the pictures, and she loves the last page, which has a mirror, and the sentence "My name is _____."
April 15, 2004
@U2 reported this not-so-shocking revelation yesterday:
COLDPLAY frontman Chris Martin has revealed that his unborn baby is already a huge U2 fan.Any of you who know me very well know that U2 is also Bailey's favorite band. She's been listening to them since before birth - mostly The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby, and Pop. She also heard alot of the Boston DVD, and the Slane Castle DVD was her birthday present from Daddy. The first song we played for Bailey after she was born was "Where the Streets Have No Name." I held her in my arms -- so tiny! -- and we danced around the hospital room while I sang along. She'll never remember it, but I always will.The lead singer, who married Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow, has revealed he loves their music so much he is playing their songs to his first child.
April 11, 2004
After her doctor's visit on Wednesday, Bailey got her first taste of solid food. She had about half a jar of sweet potatoes, and she seemed to like the taste. Since then, she's also had a jar of Apples & Cranberries and a jar of Bananas. Her favorite of the three was Apples & Cranberries. I have it from a reliable source that that kind actually tastes pretty good.
Naturally, we have some photos of her first feeding. And for future reference, if you ever want to know if we have new photos up, just check the New Photos page of the gallery. It'll tell you what's been added within the last day, week, two weeks, etc. so that you never have to miss any cute Bailey photos.
