Baby Steps

Leo's first few little steps.

Way to go!



Well Aunt Dona, you were right! He did take his first few steps while Grandma and Grandpa were here!

New found freedom

He's almost 11 months old already and brave as can be. He escapes and starts climbing up the stairs every chance he gets. He likes to get on his feet and let go of whatever he is holding on to just to see how long he can stay up. He's cruising around with push toys throughout the house. He is so excited about this that he couldn't nap today. I don't blame him...it is pretty exciting.

Ella-isms

Lessons of the day from our curious and determined daughter.


"Ladybugs don't eat cheerios"

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Daddy: "Do you know what patience means?"

C: "Yes. It means to wait very loudly."

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C: "No Daddy, you're the alligator. I'm the monkey."

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Our new bedtime routine (which changes frequently):
C: "Okay, one more jump hug, then I am going to zip your lips, unzip them and hug you again."

Before it was, C: "I am going to hug you, kiss you, and then I am going to smell you."

We have since added jump hugs where she stands at the edge of the bed, lifts up her arms and jumps into our arms. I can't resist it! I love getting "one more jump hug".