Mateo - The Tenth Month

Life is happening and getting even busier ever since Paloma has been on summer vacation. Where is the time? I still haven't finished my never-ending series from our Malta vacation months ago! And Paloma's birthday party! (I like to pretend I'm on deadline. You know, because the Internet world is on the edge of their seats.) 

Back to Baby M! It's so interesting to see how Mateo is drawn to completely different things that Paloma liked as a baby. He loves to open drawers and squeals every time I open the closet door or a window. Huh? Sometimes I just sit him in his highchair by the door, and he has so much fun pushing the door and pulling the handle towards him.

Have I mentioned he loves to clap? One day while Paloma and I were playing a high-speed "Pat-A-Cake" clapping game on the metro, Mateo was sitting in his stroller and started clapping too. The faster we went, the faster he clapped and giggled, jumping in his seat. He was having so much fun. I won't ever forget the excitement on his face!

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Mateo's still a good eater, and even attempts to spell a word with letter pasta.

Not this again! Mateo had to endure haircut #2. Everything was fine until he got water sprayed in his face.

 While he can't enjoy big kid rides or bouncy slides like his sister in the background, he's happy in his daddy's arms.

 If you build any type of tower, it will fall. He loves knocking things down!

Our friends from Manilva (in the South) came to visit! Mommy Nicole and Leonard, who is just a few weeks older than Mateo.

Leonard, Leonard's daddy Ale, and my 3/4ths. Notice the yummy yummy yummy black paella that we scarfed down afterwards.

Everyone takes a break to relax with their screens and toys. (See how I'm drooooowning in laundry?)

Mateo's checks to see if all his hairs are in place. My little handsome!

I still love this baby phase. Love it so much.

Cheers!