What's in a Name?

So, I thought it would be fun to explore the many nicknames of Sydney. Before she was born, she was continually referred to as Cashew. This is due, in part, because she was about the size of a Cashew when we were trying to think of baby names for her. We also did not know the gender at the time. We had heard of peanut, pickle, gummy bear...and wanted something similar but different.

Since she has entered the world, she has gained a number of new nicknames, some used more than others. Goober, Baby Ruth, Squirt, Stir Fry, Spark Plug, and Fireball are just a few. Her Mother, for some strange reason, has been prone to using Goober. Her Dad, on ther other hand, uses whichever one works for the moment. In fact, the nickname is really driven by the situation...the nickname almost picks itself.

In other news...we have heard a lot of other babies have started their crawling phase. Well, at this point Sydney has not crawled...at least not forward. But, for some reason, she feels inclined to stand up a lot, usually with assistance from a nearby object. And she basically pulls herself upright. I have come to the conclusion that she would just rather walk, instead of crawl. She's very good at supporting her own weight, and you can almost visually see her thought process in wanting to move one foot forward.

Tip #3: Shopping Carts
Whatever you do, if you run out of room in your shopping cart, do not place the baby on the rack beneath the cart to create new space. I know you will be proud of yourself for creatively utilizing your cart to it's full potential and capacity, but I'm sure this will earn you hostile looks from other shoppers, and especially (and more importantly) your child. This may also earn you a spot on the couch for a night or two.