A mom on the Diaper Free group asked me to explain more about how I manage to nurse with the potty under Akasha, so I figured it would be easier to just take a picture. 
I think Orion took this one. Nice having him play with the little camera because I get extra surprise pictures!
This one was me, though, for sure. I can't get enough laundry basket cuteness. 
Hehe, stolen from Zoe's blog. That is Orion as the Red Ranger and Simon as Ironman. Orion had his first caffeine tonight. Wonder how long he will be awake....
This was my favorite from that same night:
Later that day, we made some impromptu muffins because Orion found some candles and wanted to pretend they were little cakes.
The batter came out very thick, and he was being quite patient waiting for it to drop into the cups. And then... something unexpected and hilarious happened. Orion started singing, "Fly me to the moon, dada dada dada dada." So he only new the first few words, but he had the tune down exactly. My boy cracks me up!
Orion went into the office where Ron was working and said, "I have new eyebrows."
Goofy, goofy boy. :)
Something's not quite lined up there LOL.
Meanwhile, Daddy was having some baby time in the bedroom.
Cuteness!
And one for Oscar! This is one of her favorite things to do - saying "bonk" and bumping heads.
Wonder what she has in her little pinchers here?
She is finally scooting around the floor a bit, although I wouldn't really call it crawling. She definitely can work her way over to stuff she is interested in though. I have been meaning to mention she had some other teeth partially break through, so I guess now is a good time. I think all the rest of her incisors are either all the way through or at least part way. So that is a total of eight cute little teeth, which means we are done with dental updates for awhile. She continues to be a joyful baby, although she has been a bit grumpy with a cold recently. She is still quick with a smile for just about everyone she meets but will cry if anybody else holds her. She is my first real separation anxiety baby, and I am curious how long it will last! She is starting to enjoy her daddy more, but other folks still seem suspect if they come too close. :) Orion has started to be not so happy about her grabbing at all his toys. Let the sibling fun begin!
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What follows are all from today, and this is literally only about 10% of it. A good portion was single smiley faces, which HAD TO BE only one per piece of paper.
I think this is my favorite. Is it a third eye? Or maybe Kuato LOL.
A picture of a picture.
More variety, such as 3 legs,
eyes in the middle and belly button up top,
some type of weapon arm,
and more monsters with weapons. These guys had to fight, complete with sound affects. The above one was a "scraper". The one below had something to do with fans that suck people up. They made a sound like "floop floop floop".
And my other favorite. Right at the end of the day, he broke the mold and put our family on one piece. The little one at the bottom is Kona. Wasn't sure about that one shape at the top, but he declared it a hat.
We find these joys to be self evident: That all children are created whole, endowed with innate intelligence, with dignity and wonder, worthy of respect. The embodiment of life, liberty and happiness, children are original blessings, here to learn their own song. Every girl and boy is entitled to love, to dream and belong to a loving “village.” And to pursue a life of purpose.
We affirm our duty to nourish and nurture the young, to honour their caring ideals as the heart of being human. To recognize the early years as the foundation of life, and to cherish the contribution of young children to human evolution.
We commit ourselves to peaceful ways and vow to keep from harm or neglect these, our most vulnerable citizens. As guardians of their prosperity we honour the bountiful Earth whose diversity sustains us. Thus we pledge our love for generations to come.
The words of A Covenant for Honouring Children suggest nine guiding principles for living. Taken together, they offer a holistic way of restoring natural and human communities, thus brightening the outlook for the world we share. They form the basis for a multi-faith consensus on societal renewal.
is key. It speaks to the need to respect children as whole people and to encourage them to know their own voices. Children need the kind of love that sees them as legitimate beings, persons in their own right. Respectful love instills self-worth; it’s the prime nutrient in human development. Children need this not only from parents and caregivers, but from the whole community.
is about abundance: of human dreams, intelligences, cultures, and cosmologies; of earthly splendours and ecosystems. Introducing children to biodiversity and human diversity at an early age builds on their innate curiosity. There’s a world of natural wonders to discover, and a wealth of cultures, of ways to be human. Comforted by how much we share, we’re able to delight in our differences.
refers to the “village” it takes to raise a child. The community can positively affect the lives of its children. Child-friendly shopkeepers, family resource centres, green schoolyards, bicycle lanes, and pesticide-free parks are some of the ways a community can support its young.
can be taught from an early age; it begins with empathy for newborns. Elementary and secondary schools could teach nurturant parenting (neither permissive nor oppressive) and provide insight into the child-rearing process. Such knowledge helps to deter teen pregnancies and unwanted children. Emotionally aware parents are much less likely to perpetuate abuse or neglect.
sums up what early life is about: a time for exploring emotions in a safe setting, learning about feelings and how to express them. Those who feel loved are most able to learn and to show compassion for others. Emotional management builds character and is more important to later success than IQ. Cooperation, play, and creativity all foster the “EQ” needed for a joyful life.
is central to emotional maturity, to family relations, to community values, and to the character of societies that aspire to live in peace. It means more than the absence of aggression; it means living with compassion. Regarding children, it means no corporal punishment, no humiliation, no coercion. “First do no harm,” the physicians’ oath, must now apply to all our relations; it can become a mantra for our times. A culture of peace begins in a nonviolent heart, and a loving home.
foster a child’s feeling of security and belonging. The very young need protection from the toxic influences that permeate modern life-from domestic neglect and maltreatment, to the corporate manipulations of their minds, to the poisonous chemicals entering their bodies. The first years are when children are most impressionable and vulnerable; they need safeguarding.
refers not merely to conservation of resources, renewable energy development, and anti-pollution laws. To be sustainable, societies need to build social capacity by investing in their young citizens, harnessing the productive power of a contented heart. The loving potential of every young child is a potent source for good in the world.
is fundamental to a child-honouring world. It includes a revolution in the design, manufacture and sale of goods; corporate reform; “triple bottom line” business; full-cost accounting; tax and subsidy shifts; political and economic cycles that reward long-term thinking. Ethical commerce would enable a restorative economy devoted to the well being of the very young.
Passin' the time on the potty with Mr. Dragon Puppet
Olivia giving Kaka some love. 
Double trouble there in the background. Yes, Sophia is walking at not even a year old. And JUMPING. Seriously, I couldn't believe it. She gets both feet airborne.
It's all about the Phia attitude!
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