What a silly aardvark I was to think that I’d be bored during my Maternity Leave! Activities abound, and here are crazy-cute photos of some of my favorite antics…
- Do awesome hairstyles.
- Coin new hashtags like #ThumbSuckingFail
- Put baby in a carrier and gad around town.
- Feel your heart melt at each smile!
- Teach “reading” by prompts like, “Stare blankly at the black square,” and “Burp if you see a blue circle.”
- Have beautiful morning snuggles.
- See how cute his gummy mouth looks before teeth.
- Squeeze those precious cheeks!
- Make piggy faces, replete with grunts.
- Be delighted with life!
So which is your favorite? Do any remind you of your family or your youth?
Ahh, I do love our little baby! :) I hope these photos have made you smile, and that you haven’t broken your computer by trying to nuzzle the screen!

The author, Lillie Marshall, is a 6-foot-tall National Board Certified Teacher of English, fitness fan, and mother of two who has been a public school educator since 2003. She launched Around the World “L” Travel and Life Blog in 2009, and over 4.2 million readers have now visited this site. Lillie also runs TeachingTraveling.com and DrawingsOf.com. Subscribe to her monthly newsletter, and follow @WorldLillie on social media!
Deb
Saturday 3rd of May 2014
So adorable! I can't take it. Beautiful morning snuggles is my favourite.
Lillie
Saturday 3rd of May 2014
Thanks, Deb! :) I love that one, too!
Catherine
Thursday 30th of January 2014
Aww, so cute! Love his smile :)
Oasis Palm Tourism
Wednesday 29th of January 2014
Awwww cute babies !!! thanks for sharing such a beautiful baby's activities :)
Laura @Travelocafe
Sunday 26th of January 2014
So much cuteness in such a lovely post!
Jaclyn Karabinas
Friday 24th of January 2014
Adored this post. Memorize the moments.
Lillie
Friday 24th of January 2014
Thanks, and will do!