El Porche

We had quite the celebration today with Kinsley’s baptism … such an incredible time of reflecting on God’s covenant faithfulness with family, friends and the Body of Christ.

Of course Kinsley has been up to some of his normal antics as well.

Learning to stabilize himself…

Playing with friends…

Going to his first art show …

Pretending to steal Daddy’s coffee…

Experiencing that, while being able to move around is cool and all, only being able to go in reverse has its drawbacks as well…

Generally testing out how things taste …

And sitting all by himself in a restaurant high chair …

Of course, this is a big deal in the US these days – you’re supposed to put them on their back.  When he was little and swaddled, we put him on his side. Now we always put Kinsley on his back to sleep. He’s been able to roll over for over three weeks now, but doesn’t do it much – doesn’t seem to like the sensation.  This morning he was really tired, but complained really loudly when I put him down.  As usual, knowing he was tired, I left him.  Later when it was quiet I went in to get something, thinking he was asleep.  Almost.  He didn’t look at me but he was still moving a bit.  He was just settling himself down on his stomach. Guess he gets to decide now which side he sleeps on!

Edit: While I was writing that, Kinsley woke up much too soon for a growing boy.  When he didn’t settle down after some time, I went in to check on him.  He was on his back again. Almost felt like I imagined it. Apparently he’s been practicing when we aren’t looking.