Gavin

I have been meaning to write an update on each of the boys for a couple of weeks now and I never seem to get around to it.  I think it is mostly because there is just so much to say about each of them!  The last 8 weeks have been transformational for Gavin.  He has gone from just being able to sit in one spot to being able to army crawl, then pull up to standing, then to fully crawling, and most recently to walking along the edge of the couch and chairs!  He is a busy guy and so much fun.  

The best run - down of his achievements is going to come by way of photos and video, so here you go!

This was at Grandma & Grandpa's house in Iowa.  He LOVES balls.  Especially when he can put them into something.    Here he is playing with Sophie, my friend Megan's daughter. 

The first week of January.  Just starting to figure out standing up on the slippery hardwood floor. 

We've entered the "it's too quiet.... where is Gavin?" phase.  The cloth diapers used to be able to hang dry with no problems.  Now it is a fun game for Gavin.  He LOVES to go over and pull them all off the drying rack.  When I catch him he always has the same silly grin on his face.... like "I know I'm not supposed to be doing this...."

Playing in the dishwasher.   Every baby's dream.

Helping Elijah open a Christmas gift from Uncle Jarrod.  Gavin really just wanted to eat the foam peanuts, but it was really fun to see him standing up and "helping" Elijah. 

Standing on this toy is especially brave because it is on wheels.  Therefore, it moves.  We still sometimes have tears, but he is getting more used to it. 

First official day of CRAWLING!  (January 7, 2011)

He stands up on EVERYTHING.  It seems to be his primary goal everyday. 

Using a spoon in the dishwasher to ease his teething pain.  He is resourceful. 

Crawling OVER things is really fun and a new challenge. 

More adventures in standing.  Notice the socks on the floor.  They cause problems with slipping when standing, so if I don't take them off first, he usually gets them off.  He also has a thing with trying to take off other people's socks (especially Elijah's or other kids).  AND he enjoys carrying his socks around with him.  I never know where I am going to find one of Gavin's socks.   (Recently it was the kitchen cupboard).

Watching Elijah in the bath.  He LOVES the water and does not think it is a very good idea that I always take him out of the bathtub first.  He will stand there and watch Elijah until he also gets out. 

Closing doors.  Another fun past-time.  He gets really upset when he closes the door all the way and it latches.  Then he is kind of stuck.  

He has taken to drinking out of a cup.  He went a couple days where he would barely take his bottle at all and all he wanted was the glass I was drinking out of.  So, we introduced him to a cup and he really likes it.  :)

Gavin's first minor injury.  He got that this morning.  

His latest game is to plop down to his bottom from standing.  He did that this morning while standing on the floor next to our bed.  His face had an encounter with the wooden bed frame.

The video is a collection of things from December-January.  There are a couple clips of him first beginning to army crawl, dropping balls in the toy, doing "so big" & waving "bye bye", first pulling himself to standing (note how he does the funny breathing thing - he does that when he is really concentrating), dancing to music in his highchair, and another one of him standing and "talking".  Probably a bit long for the average viewer, but I have a feeling there are some grandparents and a few others who will enjoy it!  (Nikki & Lorne - hope you guys are able to view it too!)  :)