These are a few of my favorite things...

I don't know why other babies like to suck on their thumbs. I get so much more surface area sucking on my index fingers. They are quite tasty when I'm bored. The pacy is okay. Sometimes I take it, but I dig my index fingers. Mommy and Daddy thinks its kind of gross since I usually end up with saliva around my cheeks. Good thing I have them to clean me up.

I just started sitting on my new bebe pod. It's great! I can see the world around me and Mommy gets a break from holding me, since her wrist hurts these days because of me :(. I try to be good and play by myself on my activity mat and bassinet sometimes, but then I get bored. I like playing with other people better. My favorite play buddy is my Grandpa. He's fun. We're always having conversations, although I have no idea what he says sometimes ;) I also like this new sport called "Daddy surfing". Check me out, I'm getting really good at it.

I like getting changed. I giggle when Mommy puts a new shirt on me. I smile when Daddy wipes my butt. Those wipes are cold man! I like pooping on my outfits, it makes Mommy and Daddy smile. At least I think those are smiles...

I like sleeping on Mommy or Daddy, or at least being held to sleep. I get sweaty sometimes, but it's so comfy. I really don't enjoy sleeping by myself in the crib or co-sleeper. I get scared and have bad dreams. Why don't they just hold me all the time? I'm really cute, it should be easy.

I like all my new outfits. Mommy is so funny, she'll buy me anything I want. As long as it's cute, I just have to look at her with my puppy dog eyes and I get a new outfit. I even got my first tuxedo for my Uncle Barney's upcoming wedding. Wait till you guys see me in that thing. CUTE! All the ladies will be lining up for a piece of me. But I only have room for one woman in my life, my Mommy. ;)

I'll keep you all updated about other cool things I find as I grow up. I think I've still got a lot to learn even though I've been here for three and a half months. That's like a lifetime for me!

-Baby Max

Me + Formula = STINKY!

Boy, I had a lot of firsts this weekend. The most memorable one for me is my first time drinking formula. My Mommy's not feeling so good, and she's been putting up a great fight so that she can continue feeding me. Well, this past weekend it just got worse, Daddy even had to take Mommy to the ER at 4am! I got up to wish her a safe visit and Grandma and Grandpa put me back to bed.

So Mommy is on meds and I have to drink fake milk. It's not as good as Mommy's but a baby's gotta eat!

Other parents have joked about it, but now we know it's for real. Enjoy the time of breastmilk poopies. Once babies like me have formula or solid foods... Watch OUT!

I had a major expolsion and boy was it STINKY! Not just my usual smell, but 100x worse! Daddy smelled me from across the living room! Let me tell you, it was BAD. I almost made myself pass out! Poor Mommy had to clean up my mess. Good thing they have the diaper Genie!

My other "firsts" for this weekend are:

1) First two-syllable "word". I finally figured out how to link "words" together. Sweet-Ness!
2) First Rollover. Not like one of those overpriced and overweight SUVs. I rolled over from my back onto my chest - All by MYSELF! It's a big deal you know. I'll be crawling soon enough.

And Daddy helps me stand when he plays with me so I'm working on my legs. Just wait and see how fast I'll go when I learn to walk.

-Baby Max

My first movie - Cars!

I love my Mommy and Daddy. They took me to my first movie tonight! We went to the last Los Altos Village Association presentation of Friday Night Outdoor Movie Night. Whew, that was a mouthful! That reminds me, the other day, I made my first two-sound utterance. I'll be speaking complete sentences soon enough. For now, I just think them and someone types for me. :)

So we say Cars! I use the term "saw" liberally since we only made it through the first ten minutes. Then I was tired and hungry so I started telling everyone around me these facts. Most people had kids too so they were pretty nice to Mommy and Daddy. Still, I was being a bit too loud so we had to go home. A kid's gotta eat you know!

I can't wait until my next movie date with Mommy and Daddy. Maybe I'll let them watch 15 minutes worth next time.

-Max

p.s. Daddy told me to use this picture, but I didn't see this Car in the movie. He said we'll get one of those one day. I want a Lighting McQueen though.

Hello World! (Pt. 3) - my Red Egg and Ginger Party!

What an exhausting day! I had my big RE&G party at the Hokkaido Seafood Buffet near Daddy's office. It was so much fun seeing all my cousins and uncles and aunts and what-have-you's. I can't remember almost 50 names, I'm just a baby! Everyone had fun playing with me and filled their tummies with lots of good Street Fighter-style (all-you-can) eats!

For those who don't know, read a bit here about what this Party's all about.

So I waited a bit to throw the party, just to let Mommy and Daddy get some rest. I think I sleep up to 3 1/2 hours some nights! I'm just over two months old now, and everyone was saying what a big boy I am becoming! Cute too, but I'm too modest to say how often I heard that... (hint: 3 words, rhymes with "a kumquat".)

We went home with a bunch of cool gifts from my extended family. I got plenty of lysee for my college fund and even some bling-bling from my great-aunts. I'm probably a little too young to be rockin the gold chain, but I'll be doing my best Mr. T impression when the time comes.

I love my Mommy and Daddy. They threw me a party fit for a King! How fitting!

-Lil Emperor

My first international Skype call.

So Daddy got me a Logitech QuickCam Messenger so I could chat with him when he's at the office. Daddy is there a lot, so this gives him a few minutes of joy during his long days hard at work.

I've done a few calls with Daddy last week, but today my Uncle Ducchi called. He's in Vietnam! This was my first international Skype call. It was kinda fun. He got to see how cute I am and I even made a little noise in my Pampers just to say Hi!

My Uncle Ducchi looks kinda like Daddy but with more hair and not as good looking.

-Max

Daddy's first Father's Day.

Today is my Daddy's first ever Father's Day! I got him a really cool car... d. What did you expect? I'm still a baby! Mommy also helped me pick out a nice picture frame and put a pic of me and Daddy in it. He's going back to work in a few days so he can put it in his office so he won't miss me too much. My Dadddy works long hours, as does Mommy. But I have her for another 5 months!

We had dim sum this morning with Daddy and Mommy's Daddy. I was tired so I slept through most of it. I did offer to pick up the tab though.

Now we're back at Grandpa's farm and I've got wireless access here. Just wanted to put in a quick post before I go back to my day. Lots of poop to be plopped and naps to be caught. Later!

-Max

Check out my first music video.

I've gotten a few requests for a video, so here it is. Check out my rhymes yo! I know how to put together a mean mix tape...



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-MC Max Qute

Visiting my Grandparents!

Well, it's Sunday. That means we're going to the farm to see Grandma and Grandpa! On the way, Mommy thought it would be fun to make another stop. I went to visit my Belgian Grandparents; the Palmans. I was sleeping, but they could still bask in the cuteness that is Max! I'll take some pictures with them next time for my blog. Papa Palmans is a big fan of my writing.

My Grandma and Grandpa live in Morgan Hill. It's totally country ya'll! I like it out here away from the hustle and bustle of the City (of Mountain View). I'm also building up my antibodies with all the wild flowers and grass 'round these parts. I'm hoping I don't have allergies like Mommy and Daddy.

My Uncle Barney is here too. I like chillin out with him, he's cool. He got Mommy a really nice camera to capture more precious moments of me. :)

-Max

3rd Day, Lots of "firsts"

What a day I'm having! Mommy let me sleep on her for a few hours, then Daddy did the same. I've never slept so well in my whole life. :)

Then we went for a little walk. I got to try out my new Mac stroller. It's pretty nice. We saw this older guy (6 mos.) with a red Bugaboo Frog. I think Daddy really wants one, but Mommy thinks it is impractical. The other Mommy said it was nice for Europe, but it's not so good for her here in the States. Mommy is right. She's always right!

After my first walk, we went home to get ready... for my first Doctor's visit! The Doc was a nice tall man. He checked me out and I passed all the tests. I'm getting good at these tests!

After that we went to Target! My first shopping adventure - Yeah! Mommy got some stuff for herself and I got some more clothes. I guess I'm smaller than M&D thought, so all my clothes are too big. Don't worry, I'm growing as quickly as I can!

More updates to come. Bye!

-MKQ

Hello World! (Pt. 2) What a Birth-day!

Well the big day came and went. I decided to come out and see the world. Yesterday. 9:55am to be exact. I was 3264 grams, or about 7lbs 3oz. I'm 19" tall at the moment, but will be dunking a basketball soon enough!

Mommy was really brave and went through 13hours of labor without any help. Well, Daddy was there, but she didn't take any meds. My Uncle Ducchi thinks that's crazy. Most people get something, but I appreciate my Mommy's efforts of having me naturally.


Here is my FIRST picture. I've got some goop in my eyes from the Doc, but Mommy and Daddy look pretty happy to see me! I look like I could use a tan too...

I had a bunch of people come and see me. Grandma and Grandpa came with my Uncle Barney. I also saw Auntie Virginie, Tia Shanelle, Aunt Cynthia and "The Tri Guy" and finally Unky Chris, who just made the time cut off.

I just got home from the hospital earlier this evening. Had some dinner and now I'm off to dreamland. I got a really sweet crib, will have to post some pics later.

Here's me in my "going home outfit". I'm pretty cute huh?

-Baby Max