Maybe I'm a "gog" too??

Have I told you all how much I love my gogs? I look for them first thing every morning. They were my motivation to learn how to climb stairs. I share my meals with them, although my mother has been trying to stop this. I won't give up. I try to walk with them, I climb on top of them, I examine their ears, eyes, and mouth, and sometimes I even pat them nicely. I love them so much. Gogs.


When I say "them," I mean Raven. Raven loves me back most of the time. My mom says that Raven "tolerates" me. I don't know what that means. She let's me play with her, and she keeps a close eye on me too. Casey... well, not so much. Casey appreciates the snacks I give her, and is getting a little friendlier, but mostly she seems to try to avoid me. I can't imagine why.

I've been experimenting with the idea of becoming a gog myself. This week, I tried eating with no hands. I see them do it, and it seems like a faster and tidier way to eat. It really didn't work out well for me. Raven loves to drink out of faucets and hoses, so I gave that a try too. It wasn't ideal, so I tried to teach Raven to drink from a cup. She was not at all interested. They have a lot more hair than I do, and I really prefer walking on two feet. They seem pretty committed to walking on four feet. So far, the results of my experiment point toward me not becoming a gog, but I sure do love them.

We're still anxiously waiting on my dad (who also loves these dogs). It won't be long now! Can hardly wait!

The final countdown!

Hello everyone. No big events to report. I've been enjoying the Spring weather, my walking skills, and my gogs. But a couple of big events are coming soon! We're on the final countdown for my Dad finally coming home. It's going to be wonderful. Dad and I are going to have a lot of fun together, and I've got an awful lot to show and tell him. Not too long after that, I will finally get to travel to Vermont to meet my cousins, aunts & uncles, and of course, see Gram.

Raven the patient dog and I are getting along well. I've been practicing my walking with her. I grab two fist-fulls of fur, and when she walks, I hang on and try to walk with her. Sometimes she is a little too fast for me. It's almost like she is trying to get away or something.

Guess what I like?? Peas. In fact, I like them a lot. I didn't like them mushed at all, but I love them whole. I also LOVE orange juice. I stole my mom's juice at a restaurant the other day, and held onto it for dear life when she tried to take it back. I guzzled it down. Also, spaghetti is very good.

That's all for now. Hopefully the next time you look here, I will be telling you all about my Dad coming home!

The Gracie Walk

I don't need no stinking buggy!!

Baby Rhythm Band

My friend Kendel and I decided to start a baby rhythm band. (Equipment courtesy of Grammy Pammy). Today was our very first rehearsal, and you can have the privilege of viewing it here! It's very experimental, and we're still deciding who will play what instruments. As you will see, what's a band without a little discord between bandmates??



p.s. My word of the week is "bye." Bye!

I'm a stringbean.

I checked in with the pediatrician this week. Only 2 shots, and I'm a smart, healthy string bean:

* I weigh 19.8 pounds. This is the 25% for people my age.

* I am 30 inches tall. This is the 80% for people my age.

* My head is 46.5 cm around. This is the 87% for people my age.

So, I'm tall and thin and have a rapidly growing brain. The doctor said this is all within normal ranges and that he had no concerns about my size or my health. I get to start drinking real milk now, and will be getting rid of baby bottles in the next few months.

Other general status updates:

* I still have only 4 teeth. I've been trying to get some more for weeks now, but they're slow. I use the 4 that I've got really well.

* I still don't have much hair. What I do have in back is a little curly.

* I get around mostly by "cruising." I walk while holding onto furniture, my buggy, or Raven the patient dog. I can walk a few steps without holding on, and I can stand up without holding on for a few seconds.

* I sleep through the night beautifully. I take 1 or 2 naps per day.

* I like to talk, but mostly in my own language. My words are "gog" (dog), "uh-oh," "ma ma ma ma," and sometimes "hi." Some people claim they've heard me say other words, but those are the ones I say consistently.

* I like to look at books, pass the ball back and forth with my mom, and empty and fill-up containers with whatever I can find. I point to everything that I find interesting.
* I'm a very picky eater. I am learning to use my little fork, but mostly use my fingers. My favorites are macaroni & cheese, scrambled eggs, and tapioca pudding.

* I'm very sociable. I play with my friends (instead of playing near them), wave at some people selectively, and talk to some people in public places--mostly other children.