Phil and I took the little 'un to the supermarket this afternoon. I had spotted a poster last week advertising the presence of a baby photographer in the store this week. I couldn't resist. The hook is one free photograph but I can't imagine that anyone turns down the full set of photos. So, today Michael was washed, bathed, clipped, brushed and dressed in his snazzy best and we trundled off to the supermarket.
The lady photographer sat Michael on a bench; in a little wicker chair; in a suitcase and - my very favourite - in a wooden orange box! He was completely placid for the whole experience and smiled on cue. I was convinced that he'd crawl off the table as soon as he was sat down but I guess the novelty of the situation kept him pinned for the duration of the shoot.
At one point he had a crowd of about 20 people. For some absurd reason I couldn't fathom, a C1000 (the supermarket name) employee was giving a tour to a large crowd of American tourists. They, in addition to a number of curious shoppers, were all standing behind the photographer and helpfully pulling faces and waving at Michael. The little lad soaked up the whole thing. I am incredibly proud of how he handles strangers. He never minds being picked up or admired. A stranger to him is just another leg to climb in his quest to become a toddler.
The photographs will be ready for collection on May 2nd and I can't wait to frame and hang them on the living room wall. My rational mind knows that traditional baby photography, i.e. posing them in flowerpots, is really cheesy but when it is your baby the rational mind never gets a look-in.
In other news, Michael is crawling really strongly now and we cannot wander off without the slap-slap sound of determined little hands propelling him after us. It is really enchanting and he is at an adorable age. All the frustrations he suffered at wanting to be off and not being able to move are now gone. In the last day or so he has also started cruising the furniture. This, on one hand, is great as it is such an amazing achievement but on the other hand it is alarming because he needs to be watched constantly in case he falls backwards.
He also got his fourth tooth today and, like with most babies, the top front teeth are initially set rather far apart so he is going to look like a miniature yokel for a while yet ;o)
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