A natural in the water.
We're, of course, talking about Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev's son, Matteo Chigvintsev. On Monday, May 24, the Total Bellas star took to Instagram to share a video of her 9-month-old baby's swimming skills. In the video shared with her 9.8 million followers, little Matteo is seen reaching out his arms while being held by dad Artem in a pool.
While the youngster isn't quite ready for a solo swim, Nikki was clearly proud of her baby boy's comfortability in the water. "This happened this past weekend. My little swimmer," she wrote on the new upload. "Learning how to reach. Goodness he makes me so happy!"
May has certainly been a big month for the Bella-Chigvintsev household. Earlier this month, Nikki celebrated her first Mother's Day as a mom. And, as the retired WWE superstar told E! News at the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards, Artem went the extra mile to make Nikki feel special on Sunday, May 9.
Per the E! personality, she "woke up to presents" on Mother's Day. At the time, she added, "That was my first and he just made it extra special. And the love, not just the material things, but the love, too."
As E! News readers well know, Nikki and Artem welcomed Matteo on July 31, 2020. Nikki shared following the birth, "Our baby boy is here and we couldn't be HAPPIER and more in LOVE! Everyone is safe and healthy."
Since then, Nikki has kept her followers up to date on her first child's many milestones. For a peek at those sweet moments, be sure to scroll through the images below.
In this June 2021 snap, Artem and Matteo took a closer look at some chickens.
The father and son duo enjoy a nature outing.
Artem and Matteo checked out a chicken coop during an outdoor outing.
Watch out for pecks, Matteo!
For Matteo's 10-month milestone, Artem wrote, "I can't believe Teo is 10 month today , time flies I wish I can slow it down and enjoy every second of it it's so so precious @thenikkibella you've have been a super mom. I love you #nevergrowup #son #family"
Artem, Nikki and Matteo were all smiles in this family outing pic.
Artem wrote, "Dada's back."
Matteo looked like a literal hair model in this picture from May 2021.
Nikki smiled as her son Matteo pulled a silly face in a new photo from Instagram.
Little Matteo had total bed head in this pic with dad Artem.
Matteo enjoyed some sweet potatoes in this May 2021 image.
Matteo clearly enjoyed those sweet potatoes.
Alongside a photo series, Nikki wrote, "Best 10 months of my life so far. These are from the last two days. Can't believe our baby is going to be 1 in two months!!!"
Nikki wrote alongside this May selfie, "Baby boy and me."
"I wish I was as cool as him," the Total Bellas star remarked.
"My love @theartemc sent me this yesterday! My heart melted," Nikki wrote in May 2021. "Our Teo is growing up so fast! A, you have been such an incredible Dada this past week as Mama has been off working. The best Daddy and fiancé! I just love you so much! And love my Matteo so much! Excited to get back to my boys!"
"Just got this from Dadada," Nikki wrote. "my heart exploded! I miss my baby boy so much!"
Nikki and Matteo posed perfectly for this picture from April 2021.
Nikki snuck a sweet smile in this selfie with Matteo.
"Me + Teo : May be the most tired I have felt in my life but it's definitely the happiest and most blissful I have ever been," Nikki expressed on Instagram. "I love you my sweet Matteo, SO much!"
Nikki captioned this photo of herself, Artem and Matteo, "I love my little fam so much."
Matteo couldn't be sweeter in this photo Nikki shared on March 31.
"Aww happy 8 months my sweet baby boy," the Total Bellas star posted. "Boy are they right when they say the time goes by so fast."
"I'd smile this big for Gucci too," Nikki shared. "Lol Oh my baby boy!!"
Nikki wrote alongside this photo, "Matteo & Sophie."
"Ok @reneepaquette best gift ever," Nikki shared on Instagram. "Love what the beanie says and the first beanie Teo keeps on and loves!!"
Mother and son beam bright in this March 2021 photo.
Artem looked at Matteo with love in this image from March.
Matteo made the same face as dad Artem and mom Nikki.
Smooches for the whole family!
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