Me Lately

It's me again, with a little update on my life. 

First, I want you to meet a new friend.  Daddy drew a face on this orange a couple weeks ago, and he's become my entertainment to help me eat during meals.  I really don't like sitting in my high chair unless I have something to do other than just eat.  I want to play.  So Mr Orange talks to me, flies in the air, and I even get to throw him on the ground (Mommy and Daddy don't let me throw my food or other things off of my tray...only Mr Orange).  I think it's SO funny, and now when I see other oranges, I say "hi" in a high, squeaky voice, because that's how he talks. :)  Maybe you can meet him someday.

 After breakfast lately, mommy makes dinner or does things in the kitchen for a while.  I like to help her when she lets me, or try to do things I see her doing.  I found a baking pan the other day and tried to line it with foil like she did....

...it didn't work too well, so I just decided to play with it.  I like putting things around my back or neck lately.  Mommy keeps stopping me from doing it around my neck for some reason.

This was my FAVORITE time helping mommy.  I got to hammer cookies in a bag!  The hammer was heavy so I tried an ice cream scoop, but I wanted to do the hammer!

I'm older now and know what I'm aloud to touch and not touch, so I get to go around the house all by myself.  The other day I saw that mommy had put a chair right in my way so I couldn't get to the closet I like to get into (I used to be scared to open it since the vacuum is in there, but now I'm not scared and I always want to get the broom out!).  Mommy didn't even hear me try to move the chair and when she came out she found me like this.  I guess I'm pretty strong now too...and tough cuz I didn't even cry.

I still love going on morning walks, even though it's colder out lately.  Still not TOO cold though.  I only need a jacket. 

I really like my sippy cups.  One has milk and the other has water, and I often ask for both of them.  I switch back and forth, which I think is really cool.  Did you know that I have a sign that I do for "milk/water/drink?"    I also can sign for "more," "please," and I'm just learning to blow a kiss goodbye!  I'm also learning to say things with words (they aren't perfect but at least I can communicate something).   Mommy and Daddy get really excited with each new word.  I say "Da-ee" for Daddy AND Mommy, "ps" for peas, "chs" for cheese, "dance" for dance, "doh-ee" in a high pitched voice for doggy, "oh" for uh-oh, "da" for that, "ki-ee" in a high pitched voice for kitty, and of course "hi" and "bye" perfectly.  Just today I learned to say "da-da" (different tone than for daddy) for all-done.  I've also tried "Mo" for moo and I've tried to "woof" as well.  I really like trying new things lately.

 I don't go over to the Parkins as much anymore since mommy gets to stay home longer before going to work, but sometimes we'll still go see them for fun.  I really liked Joshua's light sabers last time we went.

 Aunt Beth even let me use BOTH of them!

 After a long day I like to go home and relax with daddy!  I know it looks like I fell...well maybe I did...but then I decided to stay there and just relax.  The cushions are down since it makes a good place to climb and play.  Mommy just likes this picture.

This is another of my relaxing spots.  I know it looks like I fell over but I'm actually leaning on my head and LIKE to do this quite often.  Not for too long, but it's still fun. 

 After hanging out with Daddy I eat dinner and then wait for mommy to get home.  I just LOVE it when she gets home because then we all play together!

I even got a ride in a bag I climbed into the other day. :)  

 I like bath time more than I used to, but I never want the water to be turned off.  Mommy is nice and lets it drizzle out the whole time.  Best of all is when it's time to dry off. (check the video blog if you haven't yet)

 I'm also just starting to really enjoy reading books with mommy and daddy.  I even pick them up and bring them to them now and then.  I still usually like the short ones but I've listened to a couple long ones too right before nap time.

So as you can see, I'm really growing up!  I hope this helps you see just how much! :) Maybe my next post I'll have even MORE to tell you!