One full plated summer!

I didn't know it's been a month (almost!) since my last entry. Apparently, I've been busy with a lot of things supposing it's the "dog days"—a time of the year when most people have nothing else to do apart from going on a vacation or doing some staycation. 

Well, actually, we (Kevin, my husband Boya, and I) did some to (one of the reasons why I wasn't able to update this blog prior to this post) :) 

We had our first family beach outing in Zambales. Our dear Kevin had his first taste of the sea! And I couldn't be more proud of him for being so brave and up for the waves! :) 

One happy family: enjoying the sun, sand and beach! :)

But that outing isn't really the highlight of this year's summer. What actually keeps me busy and what makes this season very memorable for me as a first-time parent is Kevin's progress with a lot of things. :) Yes, my baby's growing up so fast! (1) His two front bottom teeth have started to push through his gum line, (2) he's learned how to crawl and (3) he's taking in some solid food now! 

Tell me...don't these things deserve to make this summer full plated?!?! :D

• Kevin's teething 

It started last April 11 when Kevin had fever. Honestly, I was scared. He had colds too, and my husband was away that time so I was alone dealing with the situation. At first, I didn't know why he was ill. Thank god for Paracetamol Tempra Drops and Kool Fever (for babies), Kevin was already well a day after. 

But our (his and mine) sleepless nights didn't end there. The following evenings were hard for both of us. Kevin was so irritable, so irate that he couldn't nod off. Then, I realized he was teething for he kept on putting his hand/s inside his mouth, trying to bite away the pain in his gums. So I just bear with my baby. Every time he cried because of pain, I gave him his teether to rather ease the pain. And I guess it helped. Now, he's more okay :) I could see his two front bottom teeth peeking through his gums. :) I'm one excited, happy mom!

• Kevin's crawling

April 24...just before Kevin turned 6 month-old, he was on hands and knees! :) 

It was my husband who witnessed his first crawl. Our baby was trying to reach for Boya's eyeglasses which was placed a little far from where Kevin was. To our amazement, after his first attempt, Kevin did his second lollygag and luckily we caught it on video :) We're really proud of our baby! Now, he crawls most of the time. Hihi

• Kevin's eating

Today is Kevin's second day to eat solid food! :) 

After we had our routinely check-up with Kevin's pedia last Saturday, we were advised that our baby could already take in some solid food, particularly, mashed veggies, fruits, and baby foods! :) So....you know what happened next! ;)

See how time flies so quickly. Only one summer slipped by, and many things have happened already. This summer is indeed full plated! ♥

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