We were tired of being cooped up in the house because of the miserable heat so Drew and I went to the Children's Museum in Shawnee yesterday. He loved it! There was one room specifically for children two and under and that's where we spent a majority of our time. There were things to crawl up and down, soft things, rolly things, all kinds of things. I think you can sense Drew's excitement in the photos above? We had a really fun time together. It's such a joy to 'play' with him and watch him experience new things and be excited by them.
He's got 7 teeth now, and the 8th is popping through. So that will be four on top and four on bottom. Wow! He can eat all kinds of stuff as a result, from cheese to beef to hard crackers. Mealtime has become quite a production now, as he gets quite messy while eating, especially when doing it himself. But, he has to learn somehow!
We've also been going to the pool frequently in the evening with Andrew. We bought a floaty boat type of thing that Drew literally lounges in by putting his head back and letting his little legs float out in front of him, and crossing them. When we would hold him, he always seemed to be very focused on the situation, but the independence he feels in the boat has allowed him to express the pleasure he gets while in the pool.
Sleep time hasn't been as smooth lately. Naps are fine, but the bedtime routine has gotten a little rocky. He inevitably is standing in the corner of the crib that faces the door and is crying and waiting for us to come back in for one more kiss goodnight.
