Alex Update ... Finally (pics to come later)

I know an Alex update is loooonng overdue. The truth is, he hasn't really reached any major milestones lately. He kind of took his first steps on Christmas day, but has really just decided that crawling works fine for him. Unfortunately for us, though, he no longer likes to be held, especially out in public. So standing in line at the pharmacy with a squiggly squirmy 24lbs baby is super fun. But here's a list of things Alex is doing or enjoys these days:

1. Alex is starting to watch TV. I know, I'm a horrible mommy for being happy about this, but it sure does make things easier when we're trying to clean up the house.

2. Sleeping still continues to be a little bit of a challenge. Though the last three nights (knock on wood), he has slept through the night, about 9 and a half hours. It's been great. But I'm sure that will change the next time he gets sick.

3. Alex loves infommercials. He is especially enamored with the voice of Billy Mays. Go figure.

4. Alex likes to lift up shirts. He also likes to reach down them. This is bad.

5. Alex's laugh his changing. It used to be more of a throaty chuckle. Now it sounds a little more maniacal. There's nothing better in this world than a baby laughing - no matter what it sounds like!

6. Alex still hates anything remotely resembling fruit or vegetables. We have decided not to fight this battle until he understands the concept of bargaining. For now, we just put bits on his tray and get a kick out of the look he gives us: "You seriously think I'm going to eat this s***?"

7. Alex has got some moves! The kid is a terrific little dancer. His teacher said his signature dance reminds her of the Pepsi commercial with Jimmy Fallon. She's totally right.

Seven things ...

My step-sister, who is waaay better about keeping up her blog than I am (in fact, she puts most bloggers to shame), bestowed this upon me:

So, in the spirit of "man, I guess I gotta do it," here it goes!

The rules are as follows: List 7 random things about yourself and pass it onto 7 honest bloggers.

1. I don't like reality TV, but for some reason, I could spend all day watching America's Next Top Model. Not sure why, I guess it's the 13-year-old in me judging yet envying beautiful, skinny women. But I still don't like Tyra Banks. Sorry.

2. I don't consider myself a materialistic person, but I love, love, love shoes! Not the $400 Jimmy Choos or anything (don't even know if I spelled that right), but regular, everyday sneakers, sandals, boots, etc. I have too many, but always want more!

3. In high school, I wasn't a particularly fun person. But on a weekend trip to Birmingham my senior year I did moon a bunch of truckers. I won't tell you what my best friend sitting shotgun in front of me showed those truckers! Let's just say we got several honks and headlights flashed (hint!).

4. I was in a Japanese commercial as a child. They actually wanted my best friend to do it, but she was sick. But since I had blond hair too, I could fill in. I got paid $200 (or whatever the Yen equivalent is).

5. Secretly, I always wanted to be a dancer. I guess it's not much of a secret anymore.

6. Before my son was born, I was always paranoid about having an ugly child. Obviously, that wasn't the case. But now I realize that even if he had been born with three eyes and both ears on the left side of his head, I would have thought he was the most beautiful child I had ever seen.

7. Growing up my dad always told me: "You'll never know how much I love you." I would always roll my eyes and groan "Da-ad, yes I do." Well, turns out my dad was wrong. I did figure it out. It just took 26ish years and having a child of my own before I knew what he meant.

Too bad I don't know 7 bloggers. So I'll pass it on the few I do:

McBaby and More
Fricknits
What the Springers are Doing ...
Southern Foothills Cookery