Talking to himself

Forrest gets such a kick out of his reflection. Every time I put him in front of the mirror he has to have an animated conversation with his reflection.

Talking to himself from Patrick Z on Vimeo.

Upon leaving my field site I came across two gopher tortoises fighting in the road. They were aware that I was nearby but that did not seem to bother them. They were completely focused on their struggle. I am not sure why they were fighting (e.g. mates, territory), but I do know that it was an intense and exhaustive struggle for them. They were bother breathing hard and had to stop many time because I presume they were tired. The small tortoise was getting pushed around most of time, but it did not give up. It was knocked over twice but both times it continued fighting once the large tortoise rolled it right side up again. I think that the large tortoise rolled the small tortoise right side up because it wanted to continue the fight. As an indirect result, it rolled its opponent right side up.

gopher tortoises fighting from Patrick Z on Vimeo.

more fighting from Patrick Z on Vimeo.

Patricia is jealous

Patricia does not think that it is fair that she gives Forrest milk and shows him so much love, yet I am the one that can get him the most excited. Sometimes he gets hysterical with laughter. Here I am playing peek-a-boo.

peek-a-boo from Patrick Z on Vimeo.

Laughing hysterically from Patrick Z on Vimeo.

Baby Einstein and bumbo seat

I am not sure what age the baby Einstein is made, but I know that Forrest loves it. He'll pay with for a long time, which gives us some times to get other things done.

Forrest's favorite new toy from Patrick Z on Vimeo.

The other worthwhile purchase was a bumbo seat. Forrest can sit in it without falling over or being propped up. It is so convenient.

Bumbo seat from Patrick Z on Vimeo.