We went to a downtown water/sculpture park last weekend. David allows us to hold his hands while he walks, but he is very insistent that he leads. We had a good time swimming a little and walking a lot.


Crazy head sculpture-

Hello!

Just a little hello from David and his bed-head.

June

Yikes! These past two months have gone by really fast. Davy has picked up some new skills (including high fives, clapping, and "the point") and turned One! We had a very low key celebration which did not end up being the Kodak moment I envisioned. Below are two videos of that slightly traumatic event. Unfortunately I am kind of an idiot and can only post them sideways.

Here is one more video to show we are not completely inept parents.

We have also moved to a new apartment. Davy was especially helpful in reassembling the furniture.



We are loving the extra room and are feeling settled in.

He's a maniac!

Gone are the days where I could accomplish something while Davy happily played on the floor.  He is a man on the move and he is very busy.  Here is a basic outline of his day. 

First:  Flush the toilet. 

Next: Play in the Ovaltine

Then: Pull out the toilet paper

Become enraged when not allowed to flush the toilet:

Be cute at the park:

Repeat.  (Not pictured)  Taking turns fake laughing.  Putting gross things in his mouth and then offer them to an adult.  Patting everything.

Happy Easter!

Davy is crawling like a crazy man.  We were so excited for this milestone hoping that he could entertain himself for more time on the floor.  He can.  He can also: 

• Open the kitchen cupboards and pull everything out
• Touch every gross thing in the bathroom--including the toilet brush which he would just love to stick into his mouth (gag). 
• He can crawl to the drain during bathtime and pull the plug ending his bath anytime he pleases.  
• Try to climb into the fireplace at least four times a day
• Search for Stephen's shoes, pull out the insoles and lick them. 
•  Attempt to pull anything with with an electrical cord while looking over his shoulder to see if I am watching.  (Then he smiles impishly and pulls.)

We have had a great time at the park lately and go their once or twice a day. 

On...Off!

Davy has started to play games with us. We love to hear him crack up.

Spring! (alternatively titled: Not quite as super cold!)

This week we have spent  a lot of time in the park.  It is amazing to go outside without turning into an ice zombie.  Davy and I have pulled out the jogging stroller again and have gone on some runs through the park to the play area.  He loves to be in the stoller and he loves to swing!

He is turning into such a little man.  We got him a push toy which he refuses to push but likes to sit on.  He has no desire to crawl but scoots rolls and slides everywhere.  He has developed a new stealth method of moving while he is sitting up.  Sometimes I look up and he has managed to make it across the carpet, however I haven't caught him in the act and don't know how he does it. 

This is my favorite picture.  He looks exactly like an old man smoking a stoagie in bed.  Don't worry--it's a cracker.