Rewind
February 27, 2007
Hey! Remember when my baby was a just a wee turtle, and I was all, "Oh my God, thank goodness for this baby swing, I don't know what I'd do without this baby swing, what with the massively time-consuming job of parenting a small blobby-like child who doesn't roll or walk or run or flip over the back of the couch headfirst for fun." Remember that?
Aww. Bald and toothless and already giving his mother the stink-eye.
Anyway, we're getting ready to stash the swing and other assorted baby gear in our attic, but Noah decided he wanted one last ride.
Hmm. What's this?
Are there any additional fabric choices? Perhaps something in a barnyard print?
What about a matching ottoman? Because I could definitely use an ottoman.
You know? It's not half bad. I'll take it.
Oh Noah. I love you so much. What else is there to say?
HE IS SO CUTE! Oh my goodness.
Posted by: Jennifer | February 27, 2007 at 03:32 PM
That last picture of him kicking back could be the cutest thing I've ever seen. Even cuter then little Noah-turtle.
I know it's hard to see him grow, but how cute is he as a little person?
thanks for the dose of adorable.
Posted by: Zow Zow | February 27, 2007 at 03:33 PM
Ah!! Precious baby feet!! Can't...take...the cuteness.
Posted by: NaechsteHaltestelle | February 27, 2007 at 03:36 PM
I know its hard to believe - but it even gets BETTER* from here.
He sure is cute ;)
*except sometime in the teen years when it all goes to hell and feels like the day after you brought them home from the hospital without the owners manual. But you've got years before all of that & maybe you'll find the manual before then.
Posted by: cursingmama | February 27, 2007 at 03:36 PM
Thanks for my daily dose of cuteness!
Posted by: Paula | February 27, 2007 at 03:36 PM
Oh Amalah, your captions kill me! Fabric choices? HAHAHA He's such a cutie man, I think the swing needs to stay in the living room till he breaks it! lol
Posted by: Tirzah | February 27, 2007 at 03:37 PM
Oh my god! The hands behind the head...that's priceless!
Posted by: Procrastamom | February 27, 2007 at 03:40 PM
Look how cute he is just chillin. I love it!
Posted by: AJ | February 27, 2007 at 03:40 PM
Elbow dimple! *sigh*
Posted by: Sadie | February 27, 2007 at 03:42 PM
Owwww! Ovaries hurting!
Posted by: Sonja | February 27, 2007 at 03:42 PM
OH MY GOODNESS! That is too adorable!
Posted by: MMM | February 27, 2007 at 03:44 PM
So cute.
You realize, of course, that the minute you have all that stuff stashed away, you'll probably get pregnant again? It just seems like that is the sick way the world works.
Posted by: Tamara | February 27, 2007 at 03:44 PM
Noah is like the cutest baby ever. I want to have seventeen just like him.
Posted by: Sean | February 27, 2007 at 03:46 PM
All he needs in that last picture is a remote control and a Heineken!! Adorable!
Posted by: Cindy | February 27, 2007 at 03:48 PM
Thanks for the old pictures of the turtle. But now, OMG those FEET! I think you should do a retrospective photo post on Noah's feet. And I've been noticing that he's looking more and more like Jason as time goes on. What a cutie!
Posted by: Sarah Marie | February 27, 2007 at 03:51 PM
Fast forward 30 years: Noah's in that same position except he's on the couch and he's got a beer in one hand and the other hand down the front of his pants.
What???
Posted by: warcrygirl | February 27, 2007 at 03:52 PM
It's the LazyBoy of Toddlers. "where's my remote?"
Posted by: RebeccaB | February 27, 2007 at 03:52 PM
Does that swing come in Tan microfiber?
Because I am in the market for new living furniture and that looks so dang comfortable.
Posted by: Julie | February 27, 2007 at 03:55 PM
He's asking for a Lazy Boy next, you watch.
Posted by: OMSH | February 27, 2007 at 03:56 PM
As most others have said too frickin' adorable. I also love the last one. Such a handsome boy you have.
Posted by: Beachgal | February 27, 2007 at 03:58 PM
The arms behind the head sans shirt SLAYS me.
Posted by: statia | February 27, 2007 at 04:00 PM
That there is adorable.
What a little man!
Posted by: Treena | February 27, 2007 at 04:03 PM
Cutie Patootie! I'm glad my older son didn't try to climb into the swing when we brought it out for his baby brother. He did however deposit his stuffed lamb doll in there on more than one occasion. He needed help getting him buckled in though.
Look at those feet! Start saving for size 16 Nike shoes now!
Posted by: Robyn | February 27, 2007 at 04:05 PM
Oh my! He is the cutest thing EVER!
Posted by: Aimee | February 27, 2007 at 04:06 PM
What else is there to say? How about, "Waahhh!!"
The shirtless, hands-behind-the-head pose is killing me. I swear it looks like he has pecs already. Thanks for the teary chuckle!
Posted by: DebbieS | February 27, 2007 at 04:11 PM
Preshus!!!!!
Posted by: Jaime | February 27, 2007 at 04:24 PM
Sweet Little Man!
I'm sure you could outfit that seat with a cup-holder. Gotta have a cup-holder.
Posted by: Marie | February 27, 2007 at 04:24 PM
Aw, its that kind of photo that you'll be showing his girlfriend in 20 years time or whatever and she'll be all like "AWW" and then gaze into his eyes and marvel about what a cute kid he was and how lucky she is...*sob*
Posted by: Jem | February 27, 2007 at 04:31 PM
All he needs is a sippy cup full of beer.
Posted by: Maxine Dangerous | February 27, 2007 at 04:33 PM
That's pretty darn hilarious, not to mention excessively cute.
We have that swing. Camilla doesn't like it. Why doesn't she like it?
(Thanks for reminding me that it is blessed ease to be able to leave the baby on the bed and go into the other room for a minute. These days are numbered, I know, and I want to be able to appreciate them.)
Posted by: Arwen | February 27, 2007 at 04:36 PM
oh gosh I did that same thing on Saturday but with the baby papasan! He sat in in it for like a minute and was like, "Ummm yea, been there done that!"
Posted by: Mandy | February 27, 2007 at 05:01 PM
You should start a collection of Noah-looks-like-a-little-man pictures. You have the one from a long time ago with him in the robe, all Heffner-like.. and then this one.. I am sure you have others. It would make for a really cute and funny album.
Posted by: Julianna | February 27, 2007 at 05:05 PM
STINK-EYE!!!!!!!
Posted by: Amy | February 27, 2007 at 05:09 PM
I've never met a two year old who likes to lay back and recline like the one you've got there. He's definitely a keeper.
Posted by: Heather B. | February 27, 2007 at 05:10 PM
Ack! All very cute, but this scares the crapola out of me, because my baby looks like that first picture and we're all "thank jeebus for the swing!" and I am in total denial that she will ever be independently mobile and too big for the swing. Say it ain't so!
Posted by: jen | February 27, 2007 at 05:11 PM
So adorable!! I can't believe how much Noah has grown. Lounging in sweatpants with his "underwear" showing...he's a real man.
Posted by: Beth | February 27, 2007 at 05:24 PM
What a personality! My daughter did a similar thing when we put away her seat. I love your commentary, as always.
Posted by: Sara | February 27, 2007 at 05:29 PM
Loved Wee Smiling Turtle, but Massive Shirtless Daredevil Toddler Boy may be my favorite Noah thus far.
Posted by: Missie | February 27, 2007 at 05:38 PM
Note: when a 3.5 year old, a 2 year old and your 6wk old baby all are in that swing, it doesn't really hold up all that well... and your baby kinda gets a little smooshed.
Posted by: Alissa | February 27, 2007 at 05:40 PM
I have this same swing for my son, and last time he found it he climbed in backward and swung himself onto his head.
Posted by: wilddreemer | February 27, 2007 at 06:03 PM
OH.MY.STARS!!! That reclining shot is adorable!! I would keep the swing out just in the hope that he keeps reclining.
Posted by: Starbuck | February 27, 2007 at 06:38 PM
Look at those precious toes! And the one with his hands behind his head is hilarious!
My daughter is due Friday so we've recently pulled out my 17 month old son's swing, bouncy seat, crib mobile, etc. and he's about to have kittens over playing with the stuff. It's hilarious watching him try to climb under the toy bar to get in the bouncy seat!
Posted by: Cara | February 27, 2007 at 07:10 PM
There is nothing more to say. Totally adorable! I'm going to go get my teens and make them do something toddler-like so I can remember how cute and sweet they used to be. (It's hard to remember sometimes!)
Posted by: Terri | February 27, 2007 at 07:13 PM
My son is 5 months younger than Noah and you KILL me with these little asides - both because I feel like I've known Noah all his life and what I really want to do is squeeze him and zerbert his belly, and because it's a little sneak peak at coming attractions at my house.
Preshus does not begin to describe...
Posted by: Annemie | February 27, 2007 at 08:03 PM
that's horribly precious. :) I love how he's casually lounging there.
Posted by: Lil | February 27, 2007 at 08:15 PM
Aw, that last pic of your preshus is just preshus! We've had a hard time putting away the baby rocker we have because our son just cannot let go of it. Or mabe it's us. *sigh*
Posted by: Keri | February 27, 2007 at 08:25 PM
Mom? It's great, but it really needs a cupholder. Just sayin'.
Posted by: Bozoette Mary | February 27, 2007 at 08:43 PM
*keels over, ovaries exploding*
I love love love little Turtle Baby so much, but Big Mr. Bershon absolutely slays me. He's all "Ma? A cocktail over here would be super, thanks."
Posted by: missbanshee | February 27, 2007 at 09:32 PM
Laid baaaaaack. :) Good stuff, Noah. Good stuff.
Posted by: kris | February 27, 2007 at 09:33 PM
oh shut UP he did not sit like that. awesome.
Posted by: HollowSquirrel | February 27, 2007 at 09:40 PM
i think this might be the cutest thing i have ever seen.
Posted by: tiffany | February 27, 2007 at 09:47 PM
Oh Amalah, he is so breathtakingly gorgeous! What a beautiful boy he is. I was so in awe of my little blue eyed boy when he was that age. He was so lively and into trouble all the time. He will be 14 on the fifth of next month. He is also taller than me and alas he is also my only child, so I love to see how Noah is growing. Lucky you! You will get to experience so much with him!
Posted by: Prissy | February 27, 2007 at 09:55 PM
The last photo is priceless.
Posted by: Kyla | February 27, 2007 at 10:32 PM
I love love LOVE your blog. I love your humor, and I wish we were friends so that we could be snarky about others.
Anyway...
I just wanted to thank you for your blog and sharing your life with us. I started reading your blog right after you found out you were pregnant, and I have loved following your adjustment to parenting and watching Noah grow. :) It really is amazing, just as a random internet bystander, and I'm sure even more so for you.
Anyway, hope the rest of your week goes well :)
Posted by: Sarah | February 27, 2007 at 10:59 PM
Well, I'm finally delurking to comment on what an adorable little man Noah is. He totally reminds me of my son, who will be a whole complete year next week! how the hell did that happen? I LOVE your blog and you have given me so much inspiration and insight as a mother...worth so much more than that worthless parenting class that literally put me into labor!
Posted by: lauren | February 27, 2007 at 11:08 PM
He looks more comfortable now!
Posted by: Tara | February 27, 2007 at 11:09 PM
Oh how I miss the turtle days.. so I can't even imagine how you feel. You still have possibly the cutest little boy I've ever seen, Amy.
Posted by: Alyndabear | February 28, 2007 at 01:07 AM
Your boy is precious. I would love to hook him up w/ my 22 month old niece when she visits in summer. I love when they revisit babyhood.
Posted by: the bee | February 28, 2007 at 01:48 AM
Just a word of warning...the week after I stored the swing (or as we affectionately termed it--baby crack) in the attic...I found out I was pregnant again!
Posted by: dcnative | February 28, 2007 at 07:56 AM
He is soooo adorable. Cutest internet toddle goes to noah!!!
Posted by: Lisa | February 28, 2007 at 08:03 AM
Absolutely adorable. The commentary is a nice touch, lol!
BTW, When I moved into my townhouse, I made the movers put all the baby stuff in the basement, but DH was telling them to put it upstairs-rather humorous seeing them lug it up a flight, then down two. I'm sure they hated the psycho lady.
Six weeks later I was pregnant. DH won out, and I'm so glad he did.
Posted by: Suzanne | February 28, 2007 at 09:58 AM
I want one! I want one NOW!
But, really, only want Noah because he's the CUTEST baby ever. EVER.
Posted by: Neena | February 28, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Sweetie-pie Noah, my kids and I love watching you grow up.
Posted by: Wacky Mommy | February 28, 2007 at 10:57 AM
OMGAWD!!! Adorable!!! My twins are 8 months... I will be there in a few months *sniff* *sniff*
Posted by: Dacia :-) | February 28, 2007 at 11:19 AM
He's so cute! I have a son that's almost exactly a year younger. Those feet look so big!
Posted by: Kristine | February 28, 2007 at 11:56 AM
Oh Amalah.. I love your blog, I have for a year and a half now. But your posts are getting so... sparce. And non-dialogish. I miss coming to your site to READ. Sorry, just had to let you know!
Posted by: Robbi | February 28, 2007 at 12:06 PM
The last picture will surely turn up in Noah's wedding slideshow.
Posted by: Shannon | February 28, 2007 at 12:10 PM
That last pic is the BEST.
Posted by: Pickles & Dimes | February 28, 2007 at 12:40 PM
Snap some giant headphones on that kid, stick a ball game on the tube and Bossy thinks he looks awfully close to a husband.
Posted by: BOSSY | February 28, 2007 at 12:57 PM
Adorable! I love following Noah's development & knowing what's coming 6 months down the road for my little-one-who's-not-so-little-anymore.
My baby HATED his swing. I can't see him lounging about in it now. Hmm...maybe the dog would . . .
Posted by: Amy M | February 28, 2007 at 01:41 PM
That is absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Beth | February 28, 2007 at 02:22 PM
All he needs is the remote and a beer! :)
Posted by: Steph | February 28, 2007 at 02:34 PM
Three words...
So Incredibly Preshus.
Posted by: AmyM | February 28, 2007 at 02:39 PM
Awesome. He looks so comfy! Makes me wish *I* had a swing like that...
Posted by: nonsoccermom | February 28, 2007 at 05:34 PM
The pick of him with her hands behind his head is the best!!!
Posted by: MK | February 28, 2007 at 09:44 PM
I have this travel swing for my girls. Everytime my almost 2 year old nephew comes over...he does the same thing and it cracks us up. :)
Posted by: Laura | February 28, 2007 at 09:57 PM
Stink-eye!?? Looks like flirty-eye to me.
Posted by: Broad | February 28, 2007 at 10:21 PM
Wow! He's got some big feet!
So cute!
Posted by: Liz | February 28, 2007 at 10:36 PM
Isn't packing up the baby stuff the worst!?! I cry every time.
Posted by: Black Belt Mama | March 01, 2007 at 12:41 AM
OMG! SO effing CUTE!!!!!!
Posted by: shy me | March 01, 2007 at 12:55 AM
Ok, totally has nothing to do with any entry ever, but since you liked the martians:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbs64GvGgPU&mode=related&search =
And I am sure, years from now, Jason and Noah will thank the Swedish Chef for teaching you how to make donuts. And impromtu skylights.
Posted by: Julianna | March 01, 2007 at 02:35 AM
OMG. This is the best. I am planning to buy an Ikea bed and was researching complaints when I came across your Ikea bed entry. (yes, I am wanting the Noresund bed!) I ended up staying and reading entries for over an hour. *adding to faves* You're great! Have a blessed day!
Posted by: Shannon | March 01, 2007 at 09:45 AM
Too cute!
My nephew used to do the same thing when he was that age.
Who knew baby swings were so functional at all stages?
Posted by: KJ | March 01, 2007 at 10:40 AM
I agree with Robbi come back and post lots of goodies for us to read.
Posted by: wilddreemer | March 01, 2007 at 12:45 PM
So cute with his arms behind his head! I think you should leave it out for him as his own personal chair...looks like he is a big fan.
Posted by: Sarah | March 01, 2007 at 12:57 PM
Ohhh, this is so cute...love the last two shots. Reminds me of what mine did when they heard I was giving it away. Course now I'm wishing I didn't since baby #4 is on his way any day.
Posted by: Homemom3 | March 01, 2007 at 01:30 PM
That last photo is totally..."Hey Mom!? Can we get some meatloaf?"
Posted by: Baileyswedishfish | March 01, 2007 at 02:13 PM
Aww, there is like nothing cuter than bare baby/toddler feet!
Posted by: MommyWithAttitude | March 01, 2007 at 03:19 PM
You know what I love most about your site? That I get to relive the wonder of my OWN kid at that age through what you post. It really brings back memories (wait until NOAH is 14 and growing his hair out and constantly connected to whatever digital device is then popular, the rolling of the eyes, the embarassed shrug).... Anyway, thanks. :)
Posted by: NIna | March 01, 2007 at 04:54 PM
The kid is very cute .
Posted by: hongcgi | March 02, 2007 at 01:56 AM
Perfection. He's such a doll in that last photo especially!
Posted by: Momma Bean | March 02, 2007 at 08:30 AM