Drew Feeds Himself

We had another first today! Drew fed himself using the 'pincer' grasp (where he grasps a tiny object between his forefinger and thumb. He was able to grasp the puff and move it to his mouth. Many of the puffs ended up on the floor after that, but he continues to learn and grow! He's come a long way from that bland rice cereal.

Also, here's an update on how he's growing: (see "before" picture here)

Visit with Zeyde

Zeydie, Yiddish for Grandpa (yes, we have Jewish ties in our family) is visiting his Eynikl this week. We've enjoyed leisurely lunches and lounging poolside. We visited a Parkville Jazz and Blues Festival and drank some tasty cherry limeade (and while there Drew had to get his fix on the swings). Today we plan to go to the Narnia exhibit at the Union Station downtown. Dads get in free and that's half our brood! 

Speaking of Father's Day, Happy Day to all Daddys! And a special thank you to Drew's Daddy, Andrew,  for being a loving, caring father who is so obviously enjoying his new role. 

(I've uploaded more videos including Drew lovin' on Willis on you tube.) 

New and Exciting

Drew's world has certainly opened up by gaining the ability to not only crawl, but to also pull himself to standing. Just this morning he took a couple of steps while holding onto the couch, an act called 'cruising'. This is the precursor to (drum roll) walking! So now he can see what is on top of the couch,  and can move himself over to get it. 

We've got a Crawler!

Who-eee and it opens up a WHOLE new set of things to 'do'. Drew goes from being a passive observer to entertaining himself to a child who needs constant watching! Thank goodness for the 'play-yard' (a fence) that we can put up around him and his toys to keep him from getting into too much trouble. He can crawl now to cupboards filled with stuff, or stairs or the mantle that he can also hoist himself up to standing at and then let go and fall over and bang his noggin'. Vigilance, that is the term for this stage I think. Vigilance while he's crawling around, vigilance while he's in the tub, vigilance while he's supposed to be napping - yowza!

Drew''s Auntie Francie and Uncle John got to experience Drew's first crawls, too, while they were here. We had a lovely, laid back time relaxing and playing with Drew. It was lovely to have them visit. I love to share Drew with our family!