Category: Steelykid!

Captain’s Log, Stardate 010109 USS BabyPod Space Commander SteelyKid reporting “Our mission to explore the dining room is progressing well. It is almost time for Baby Blogging, and–“ “Commander, sensors have detected a ship!” “On screen!” “What the heck is that?

SteelyKid says “Glad tidings for all!” Or, well, something like that. This is an out-take from the Christmas pictures– it’s amazing how hard it is to get a picture of a four-month-old in which she is both upright and smiling. Anyway, Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it, or at least won’t be offended by… Continue reading Christmas Baby Blogging

Past Baby Blogging entries may have created the impression that SteelyKid does nothing but lie in her back in her crib. Quite the contrary– here’s a picture of her in one of her favorite activities, shaking the hanging animal toys in her play gym. The traditional Appa-for-scale is in the background– beware of forced perspective… Continue reading Thursday Baby Blogging 121808

Following last week’s picture with Kate for scale, here’s one with me holding SteelyKid and Appa: And, just for kicks, here’s last week’s picture again:

SteelyKid turned four months on Sunday, and thus went in for a four-month check-up today. Since I’m sure you’re all dying to know her progress, here’s the OBGraph: She’s one ounce shy of 14lbs, putting her in the 55th percentile for her age. She’s now 25.5 inches in length, up from her initial 20, which… Continue reading Four Months

The weekly baby pictures have been getting a little monotonous, so Kate graciously agreed to help out with this week’s shot. Here, SteelyKid is showing off her ability to “stand,” like a big girl: (She’s not really standing, but this is one of her new things. She enjoys being held upright in a standing position,… Continue reading Thursday Baby Blogging 120408

SteelyKid is a genius in training. How can I say that so confidently? Well, just look at this: Still not convinced? Well, check out the original. I rest my case.

Colicky baby: Like snow blown by the wind, her Shrill cries fill the air.

It’s Thanksgiving today, which has always been one of my favorite holidays. It’s not just that there’s nothing more American than a holiday dedicated to overeating and football. I also like the idea of setting aside a day to be thankful for what you’ve got. And I’ve got a lot to be thankful for– a… Continue reading Thursday Baby Blogging 112708

Here we see SteelyKid modeling the very latest in baby fashion: It’s important to start the cult indoctrination early… The fuzzy white thing over the purple cow onesie is her warm fuzzy hooded outfit, seen in more detail in this week’s Appa picture: