Da

Lots has happened since my last post. Most exciting to me is my new ability to move and move quickly. I have progressed from my army crawl to regular crawling at times. I also like to climb things, especially mommy and daddy. But I also like to try and climb onto the sofa, out of the pool, and off my changing table. I can also go from laying down or crawling to the sitting position. Mom didn't know I could do this until she found me sitting in my crib one morning. Standing is another favorite thing for me to practice. When I stand near the sofa, I will often take both hands off of the sofa at the same time for just a little bit while standing on flat feet. I guess my balance is pretty good at times. But I still get my share of bumps and bruises from falling, running into things, pulling things down on to me and all of the other mischief I cause. In fact, the other day, I closed the closet door on mommy and wouldn't let her out. I'm a pretty funny guy if you ask me.

My food selection has greatly increased to now include meats (even ground turkey - not just the mushy jarred stuff) and a variety of finger foods including bananas, cheese, avocado pieces, and my favorite - Cheerios! It's now a lot easier to take me out to restaurants because I can sit in the high chair and eat with everybody else.

I had my last swim class today and it ended on a much more positive note that some of my other classes. I think it helped that mommy and daddy were both at today's lesson and the last one we went to. In fact, today I even went under water and only cried for a short bit and then I was fine the rest of the class. I am sad though that I won't see Michaela again until the fall :-( But at least I can still go swimming in the pool the Buries gave me. In fact, I used it for the first time this summer last night. I had fun splashing around and playing with the fishes. I enjoy spending time outside and didn't want to come in even though I was starting to get cold.

This week has been a fun one. Daddy was off of work again so we got to play a lot. On Tuesday he and I met mommy downtown for lunch and then we went into mommy's work so all her coworkers could see how much I have grown. I sure turned on the charm for them. In fact, I was so charming I got a cool bright green stuffed dragon from Laura. Thank you Laura!

Then on Wednesday we went to Appleton for a minor league baseball game. The action is a lot closer than the Brewers game we go to. I suppose it helped that we were in the fifth row right behind home plate for the game in Appleton. I was enjoying myself enough that we stayed until the 8th inning. Daddy even caught a t-shirt during the game. How cool is that! Too bad it's a bit large on me.

In addition to baseball games, I also get to go to mommy and daddy's softball games once in a while. At the games, Aunties Katie and Jill kindly keep an eye on me and I get to play with Ben, Abby and Eli so it's a lot of fun. But because I go to bed so early, I don't always get to go to the games. The last game I went to, on May 27th, I was really crabby all day so mommy and daddy took turns watching me as they felt guilty making Katie take care of crabby ol' me the whole time (even though I know she doesn't mind). One inning when mommy had me, she noticed a little white poking through my gums - yep, my first tooth came up. But as quickly as it cut through, it went right back down and has yet to make another appearance.

I got to see both grandparents this week - I spent last weekend with Grandma and Grandpa K while mommy and daddy were at a wedding in Chicago and then saw Grandma and Grandpa H tonight using Skype. It's pretty cool to watch people on the computer screen when I can't see them in person. I'm lucky I get to see all my grandparents and aunts and uncles as often as I do. I also saw my cousin Caroline on Memorial weekend. She is catching up to me in size and will soon be as active as me. I can't wait until I can actually play with her. Right now we just watch each other and I try to grab her fingers or face.

Finally, in time for father's day, I can now say another word (I used to say "Ge" as in doggy) - da which is short for daddy. Although I say it to anyone and at anytime, I think it still makes daddy proud. I am definitely no longer a momma's boy. I am constantly looking for my daddy and like to spend lots of time with him like I got to this last week while he was off and mommy was working. We're celebrating father's day tomorrow since mommy didn't realize it was the third Sunday of the month and not the second Sunday of the month and she and I will be in Seattle on father's day while daddy is at home. We have a fun day planned which includes making breakfast for daddy, going to the driving range and batting cages, picking up Ponza Rottas for dinner and relaxing with daddy. I made him a special gift and card, but shh don't tell him. It's a surprise.

Well I'm off to my next adventure. Or maybe just bed.

Love,
Cameron