The Great Karnak

Mommy and Daddy say they need to have a little fun at my expense since everything else comes at theirs. I hope they're getting their money's worth.

NLC

On Donder, On Blitzen

Reindeer have nothing on me. Not to mention they didn't even stick around Christmas Morning so I had to carry the load all by myself...signing autographs and handing out hoof-print origami.

Hope everyone enjoys the New Year!

NLC

Finger Lickin' Good

Just a quick little post of me feasting on my hand. This position seems to work quite well when my gas rivals that of Exxon Mobile.

btw...Santa FINALLY came last night and we all raked in the mother load this morning. Daddy was right....I like Christmas a lot.

Peace.

NLC

Blanket Tour De Force

Mommy and I have been having a great time with our blanket parties. We stretch out on the family room floor and laugh until we can't take it anymore. Sometimes she gets the best of me and we end up with a little projectile action from my last meal - oddly enough that usually means I've been having a fabulous time...ah the irony.

There's been much marveling at my growth lately. I'm pretty close to twelve pounds and getting larger by the day. I think we may need to reassess the "Newborn" title of the blog. Hmmm...much to ponder.

NLC

Pink KKK Costume Not Funny

Cap just finished feeding me and I'm drunk with formula. Not bad for my grandfather's first try. His technique was impeccable.

We've been having a great time with Georgie and Cap even though I'm told the man in red with the white beard won't be showing up until the morning of the 29th. Tay-tay and Connor won't be arriving at the house until the 28th so I guess Santa is going to hold off until they get here. I'm not sure how keen I am about this concept in the future but I figure I'm the new kid on the block and I best conform for now.

Off to eat tree needles. BTW - did I mention I've had my first sampling of cereal?! It rocks.

NLC

I See Dead People!

A very unholiday post title but fitting for the picture. I have to confess, my behavior before Christmas Eve Church Service was deplorable. Daddy likens it to PPMS (Practice PMS), others might harken to the cliche, "you can dress her up but you can't take her out."

Regardless, I was a handful but I managed to cool my jets just enough during church to keep Mommy and Daddy from donating me to the Salvation Army.

My first church service was pretty cool although the musical support was a little thin. Either we Methodists don't embrace music like the other faiths or the five ladies and two gentlemen in the choir think they've got the same gift as the Beach Boys....not.

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

NLC

Baby Spam Blocker

A new chapter has begun in the fight against Spam - Baby Spam Blocker. It's the latest in the ongoing crusade to stop Spam and its incessant attacks on our inboxes.

Baby Spam Blocker uses innovative new techniques in "diaper-like spam filters" to keep email excrement from getting through. And unlike traditional spam blockers, as Baby Spam Blocker grows, its effectiveness grows with it! Millions of people have tried it and the verdict is out - Baby Spam Blocker is the #1 spam blocker on the market today.

Please try my product.

NLC

Baby Hot Potato Continues

I'm not sure if you all have taken notice but Im getting handed off to a lot of strange people lately. The latest "winners" in my saga are Mrs. Ashley and Mrs. Harmon....Laura and Peg for short. They bamboozled Mommy and Daddy with offerings of Chinese food and key lime pie - played them like a fine fiddle if you ask me. They got what they wanted I guess - my steaming hulk in their arms. I have to admit, all the attention is growing on me. Santa is coming soon! NLC

Pull My Finger

Mommy and I love hanging out on the couch after a good meal. I've got a great kung-fu grip which can darn near break fingers if given half the chance.

We had a great "web conference" with Georgie and Cap (my grandparents) tonight on the computer. I gave them a little taste of all my moods - my favorite is the projectile spit-up, followed by boisterous screams of gassy agony.

Can you feel it?

NLC

Global Warming Causes Curious Mutations

Man has infant head growing from chest

Further evidence of global warming or is his heating blanket turned up too high?

Strange Woman Comes to Visit

Some woman pulled down our driveway in a minivan covered in salt with Ohio license plates. I was immediately relieved when Mommy welcomed her into our home - she seemed to know this distant traveler.

I quickly come to find out that she goes by the call sign, Aunt Lisa! In no time at all I was getting hugs and kisses from my new found friend and we quickly bonded. Aunt Lisa stayed a couple nights and provided Mommy with some much needed "Mommy Conference" time since Aunt Lisa has twin boys of her own. The boys must have been left back in Ohio to fend for themselves....harsh.

Daddy was singing, "I went back to Ohio and my city was gone"...he said I would understand good music one day.

Go figure.

NLC

My Inner Yin and Yang

Well, here it is....my first smile caught on "film". Daddy says its right up there with catching a glimpse of Bigfoot or a giant squid...or finding a japanese motorcycle in our garage. I'm getting more accustomed to smiling but I still find it easier to do with my big sister - she gets one from me just about every time. The picture below shows me in a more normal state of mind - demanding perhaps but a one month old girl must be satisfied.

Baby Crucified for Questionable Sleep Attire

ok, this is so uncool. I don't make the fashion decisions around here, I just wear what I'm told. Stripes with a solid - I mean come on already!

I've got better things to do than be chastised for poor judgement on Mommy's part.

blah...

NLC 

Happy Birthday to Me!

Today I have officially been an air breathing, carbon-based land rover for 4 weeks! I made Daddy celebrate with me when he got home from work tonight - with the appropriate accoutremont on my head of course. It may not look like it but I am thrilled with the new milestone. I wonder if I'll look back on these times and ponder how easy I've had it? Ah the great mysteries of life.

Speaking of mysteries - I've upgraded to the "fast nipple".....bet that got your attention. Apparently Mommy and Daddy were growing tired of me sucking on my bottle for 30 mins, only to put half of it in my burping towel. Now I've upgraded to HIGH SPEED if you will, and things are going much faster and better for all parties.

Back to my one month bacchanalia - wish you all were here!

NLC

Peculiar Man in Red, Whoville and Idle Threats

Mommy and Daddy are making sure I get into this Christmas Spirit thing all of a sudden. We are apparently not as bad as my family in Oregon who have the Christmas tree up 6 months out of the year but I'm hoping we're not pressing things here with the festive red outfit with this funny character on front. Daddy tells me I'm going to love Christmas but was quick to make it clear if the diapers don't improve I could be getting coal and switches...I don't know what those are but it doesn't sound good to me.

Since Mommy is at home all the time our house looks like the Grinch just came back down to Whoville to return all the Who's trinkets but I think it looks nice just the same.

Baby Consoles Father Over Loss of Freedom

Daddy just got back from his first business trip since I came into the family. After three nights on the westcoast he fell right back into MY groove which seemed to thrill him to no end - especially after a red-eye from LA. Honestly, I think he was a little down. He probably got a little taste of his "old life" and the freedom he enjoyed before I rocked his world. So being the loving, caring daughter I am, I put my little head on his chest (thankfully covered this time) and let him know he's the best Daddy in the whole world...at least as it stands right now - I reserve the right to rethink things when I'm 13. Mommy on the other hand was a pillar of motherhood after the power went out for three hours on the first night Daddy was away. This was promptly followed by Connor getting the flu that same night so he had to stay home from school the next day. Throw in the fact she had to take care of little ole me at the same time and I think she's the best Mommy in the whole wide world!

NLC 

34 Quarter Pounders With Cheese

So I just had my two (almost three) week checkup and the doc was very pleased if I do say so myself. As a matter of fact she told Mommy that I don't need to go back until I'm two months old! I weighed-in at a svelte 8.5 pounds! Can you see my second chin taking shape? That makes me equivalent in size to a stack of 34 Quarter Pounders with Cheese....or so Daddy tells me. I think Weightwatchers is starting to affect him.

I also got my hepatitis shot....took it right to the leg like a big girl but not without letting all of Northern Virginia know I was nailed. I say if the hepatitis wants a piece of me, bring it on - I'm now armed.

NLC

Forlorn Without Sugar

Everyone has just finished feasting for Thanksgiving and Mommy has graciously pulled me out of my rocker (which was relegated to the floor next to the dinner table I might add) and placed me on her lap.

This is where I'm left utterly wanton for some of that fine pie over on the table but no - it's not meant to be. I am forlorn for any kind of dessert. I have inherited Daddy's sweet tooth and it must be satisfied.

In lieu of my family meeting my requirements, I am now accepting donations. Please direct your contributions to my address with haste.

Back to my formula....blaghhhh.

NLC

No More Yankey My Wankey

During Daddy and I's morning ritual of coffee and formula computer-side, we've really started to get our game on. I like to pull Mr. Cow's little handle which evokes a cacophony of sound that would make any Daddy just want to run for the hills. This morning I really got into it and repeatedly pulled Mr. Cow's "Wankey" and Daddy's once proud look quickly turned into one of defiant indignance.

With enough of this formula in my tummy to feed the Corps of Keydets at VMI, I quickly fell asleep after my musical extravaganza. Ah bliss.

NLC

Cool Moe Auntie K's

Today Mommy, Daddy and I went over to Aunt Kara's for some "Faux Thanksgiving" fun. Tay-tay and Connor are not due back to the house until Friday night so we won't really have our Thanksgiving until Saturday. Aunt Kara is supposedly going to make most of the fixins on Saturday and has threatened Ham in lieu of Turkey. I'm not entirely sure that's kosher with me since this is my first holiday in this world and I should get to experience my Thanksgiving with all the traditional fanfare. But what do I really care - what am I going to do, try and "gum" it all down between bottles?

Anyways, we had great fun today. We got in the holiday spirit with the movies Elf and The Christmas Story and lets not forget the smoked oysters, cheese and crackers - now that's good livin'. I don't care what Daddy says, Aunt Kara is a-ok with me!

Stella Artois

NLC

Soapy Trails and the Great Bubble Mystery

This morning I had my first so called "soapy" bath. I have to admit this soap stuff has left me in a veritable olfactory paradise. I didn't know I could smell this good. I figured the afternoon after Daddy had that big Mexican lunch or that time right after I had that big diaper blowout was about as good as it got but no - it gets better....much better.

Incidentally, during my bathing trevails there was a pregnant pause followed by raucous laughter when some bubbles materialized further "south" in the tub. I'm glad Mommy and Daddy had a good laugh but I don't get it. It's all a complete mystery to me.

Back to the grinding stone called, "my life."

NLC

The Gilmore Girls

Daddy is off to work today for the first time since I've graced the world with my presence. I'm not sure if he's disappointed or can't wait to get the heck out of here. Either way, Mommy and I have our first day to ourselves but not without a little twist. Taylor has come down with a bug so my big sister is going to stay home with us too! Girl's Day!!!

I see all kinds of fun in store for us today - feeding me, sleeping, releasing my bladder and other unsavory events in my diaper.

Anyone out there who wants to give Mommy a sanity check - drop us a line!!

NLC

Green Eggs and Spam

This truly was a watershed moment for me - today was my first breakfast at Round Hill Diner. The epicenter of all that is good in the culinary world. Eggs, a plethora of meat products, including Daddy's local fav, scrapple....pancakes, home fries, toast....did I mention eggs? Well the menu may not be extensive but the atmosphere is just right and the food is "prepared" just like mamma use to make it.

Daddy marked this momentous occasion with a camera-phone snap of me next to his worked-over, yokey plate - a real statement I must say. He really knows how to put his daughter in the most flattering of positions.

Please don't overlook the "sugar silos" they still use at this rustic establishment - truly a time capsule for my little soul.

Off to points unknown.

NLC

The Undersea World of Nicola Lynn

Auntie Spencer got me this kickin new cradle rocker which by my estimation has everything but the kitchen sink. We've got fish, water in a bulb above my head, music, wave noises - the amenities are just this side of a Hatteras Yacht - limitless fun for a gal like me. America's Cup here I come.

Back to my maritime adventures.

NLC

First Night at the Grid Iron

I went to TJ's Championship Football Game today and sat right in front of her as she cheered. She was the best out of the whole lot of them. At half time she came over and gave me a big kiss - yet more attempts to win me over...its working.

Baby Loses Eye to Rogue Chest Hair

This is not amusing but I detected much laughter in the room at the time. Clearly I will need to sharpen my wit if I am to survive in this hostile world.

Punitive concepts for such indiscretions involve more late night feeding and sleep deprivation for Mommy and Daddy.

I'll keep you updated.

NLC

Hear no Evil, well...See Some Evil

I'm all bright eyed and bushy-tailed after a really great night of sleeping last night. I slept for two, three hour stints to the absolute delight
of Mommy and Daddy. I'm ready to wreak havoc and eat the family out of house and home. Did I mention I'm up to 4 whole ounces of formula at one sitting? Not bad after starting with a paltry 1.5 ounces when i first got home.

Mommy continues to be my rock - you know a little girl like me has lots of needs and Mommy steps right up likes she's done this bit her whole life. Daddy has been there too but I think I've got the mojo going with Mommy.

Daddy ordered Mommy to go shopping on her own yesterday and I think Mommy didn't quite know what to do with herself. But judging by the bags she brought in when she came back, she fell right back into the groove.

Consilio et animis

NLC

Oy Vey...

...sorry about Beavis' inappropriate previous post, I don't know how those little paws worked the keyboard - he's sly that way. As I understand it, he's just not getting the attention he's accustomed to getting since my arrival. I can kind of see where he's coming from but I've got to give him his "props" - he's got tenure....but just between you and me, he also has a habit of ejecting some HUGE hairballs and thats no way to build a rapport with the ruling class.

Don't Fall For the Hype

I would like the minutes of this meeting to reflect that I, Beavis - the cat, was here first in this household. It is my opinion that the commentary posted on this blog is completely ridiculous and I for one am not going to allow it to continue without being heard.

One should earn the right to be the center of such attention and I think few would argue that such rights whether explicit or inferred, have not been earned here.

So there.

B

PS - But her bassinet is pretty darn comfortable.

Feel the Force Luke.

So Daddy had this crazy idea tonight....let's give Nicola her first bath!! Everyone seemed delighted with the idea so next thing I know Im head-to-toe in water for the first time! I think I can get use to this bath thing but I think the wash cloth on top of the head just to get a laugh is a little much....and the reference to Yoda didn't help either. Urumph.

NLC

It's Like....Magic

Do Daddy's hands look as big as my head? Just thought I'd ask because from my end they look HUGE.

BTW, I think we've stumbled on my first nickname. Mommy and Daddy have been putting me to bed each night in one of those customized swaddling blankets with the two velcro attachments up front. It really is a complete misuse of science - where do you find the engineers to design these things?? Anyways...I have a penchant for getting an arm or both arms or one arm and a leg out of this contraption which confound Mommy and Daddy to no end....SO (here's the punchline finally) they've decided I'm like a little "Houdini". Hopefully the handcuffs, suspended over a freezing lake in a train trunk is not the next step but I think they find it all amusing nonetheless.

Back to my crib.

Houdini

Clean Up, Aisle 3.

Although Daddy has certainly been toting his fair share of the load, hanging out with Mommy is like a long day at the spa. I swear her love knows no bounds - especially when its time to change my diaper.

I still seem to get those loving kisses on the head and little tickles on my tummy even when I've left her the most gruesome "inventory" known to mankind.

Yesterday was a little bit of a landmark day for us. We went to Babies-R-Us and I felt compelled to have a complete meltdown right there in aisle 3. I don't know, maybe I was a little gassy or just felt like turning up the volume but it wasn't good. Mommy handled it with style and grace while Daddy pretended it happens all the time and attempted to continue an intellectual conversation with Mommy comparing and contrasting jogging strollers. He doesn't fool me.

NLC

Sensibly Sheik

Here I am with my, "I can't believe I ate the whole bottle" look just after consuming large quantities of food. It's really great how the whole household rallies to my "chow call".

BTW, my follow up doc visit went swell - 7 whole ounces in three days...she was pleased.

Doesn't it look like I'm in some sheik's tent in this picture?? I think the closest I'm going to get to a harem is being one of the three women in Daddy's life. Oh well....if I must. Daddy needs all the help he can get.

NLC

Sista, Sista

I think my "gassy-ness" may have provoked laughter from my big sister. Mind you, she's no spring tulip herself but I think I have her beat for now. She's a great "feeder" and "burper".... a real pro. We're like two peas in a pod.

Now my big brother is a different story - he appears unphased by any of my infantile antics. He's a tougher read but I'm up for the challenge.


NLC

Pink Blanket or Ironic Symbolism of Baby Exiting Womb

Daddy took this picture of me while I was trying to sleep in my fav new rocker. I'm particularly fond of the "vibrate" function which feels remarkably similar to a ride in the car.

Speaking of cars, I'm perplexed why Daddy and Mommy have two fine German automobiles, yet Daddy seems to relegate me to the back of the Honda Hybrid.....what gives?

Damien - put the dog down Damien....

So...I bet you were wondering where I went? Why wasn't I posting anymore? What happened to that adorable little girl we all came to know and love?

Well...I've been performing select satanic rituals on Mommy and Daddy. Favorites likes, keeping them up all night feeding me at my beckon call; leaving them toxic waste-like substances in my diaper that work nicely with their gag reflexes; projectile vomiting after a good 30 min feeding.

Yep, right out of the Exorcist or another favorite, The Omen. Yet just like the movies they seem to love me more and more each day and I have to confess....I think I love them a lot too.

I'll have some more pics to post in the next couple days so don't change that dial.

Nicola

...and now for a shameless, self-promoting plug

I have to admit, I thought this picture might bring my Aunt Janice to tears so I've shamelessly posted it in the hopes she'll come and visit me soon!!!

I love you Auntie J!

NLC

Please Hold the Unagi

Mommy, Daddy and I had a great first visit with Dr. Wilson this morning. She checked me from head to toe and said everything looked very good. She'd like me to put on a little more weight so we're going to visit again on Monday - no biggie.

Afterward we all decided to celebrate my first successful doctor visit with my first meal out on the town at Samurai Sushi. Mommy and Daddy decided to have some "dead fish" but I just decided to watch....ewwww. It was great fun and the weather is made for babies like me.

Driven to the Bottle

My first night at home proved to be more trying than I think we all expected. Mommy and I didn't get to bed until almost 7:00 in the morning, with Daddy only fairing a little better.

I tried to eat from "Mommy's Bar" all night long but I was just not getting enough to satiate my monsterous infantile appetite. By early morning Mommy had the bright idea to relent and finally give me a bottle of formula and not a second too late. From that point forward all was good.

Mommy was a real trooper - I've got to hand it to her - I tried her patience and she didn't put me outside for deer food.

Casa de Nicola

We finally made it home this afternoon - I like the new digs. A little "country" if you know what I mean but it already feels like home. Mommy has already promised me lots of visits to the beach.

Jesse Ventura Comes to Visit

...well I thought there was a celeb in the room this whole time but its really just Daddy.

Although his kisses are a little prickly, I think I'll keep him - he's a pretty swell guy.