Almost 23 months update

So, what's new? Well, I went to LA to visit Jenna, Uncle Chris, Auntie Susan, Pawpaw and Gung gung. I can call everyone by name...sort of. Jenna is "jenjen", then "un-ko", auntie, pawpaw, and "dudu". For some reason, I can't do the "k" sound at the beginning of a word, but it's okay at the end (like "work" and "book") So, I can't say cook, instead I say "dook". I can also tell the difference between big and little (le-ko), usually I am talking about little sticks and big sticks. I had a great time playing with Jenna. She is fun! I was also very good on the plane ride with Mommy. Mostly I sat and ate snacks, or rested on Mommy. I also really like to read those magazines in the front seat pocket. Besides pretending to cook soup, I also pretend to go to work. I put on a bag (one of mommy's purses) over my shoulder, grab daddy's keys, say "bye" to everyone, sometimes with kisses, and head for the door. Luckily for Mommy and Daddy, I can't unlock the door yet. I've been practicing buckling things so that I'll soon be able to buckle my own seatbelt. I can usually do it for my high chair, but the car seat buckles are pretty tricky. Check out my pics with Jenjen.

SOME QT WITH JENNA

I spent the weekend with Jenna in LA. It was loads of fun. I can't wait until the summer to do this again. Awesome

Walk around the block

Yesterday after dinner, Daddy, Mommy and I walked around the block (it's a nice circle). I picked up lots of sticks along the way. I was pretty good and stayed on the path, for the most part. I almost made it all the way round, but in the end, had to be carried for the last bit. I was sweating up a storm! Once around is half a mile, so I almost did it. Aren't you proud? I usually don't like to walk - not even from the garage to our front door!
My newest words are "jen-jen" for cousin Jenna, and purple (purkle). I can also say flower (but it doesn't exactly sound like that). I am talking more now, and repeating words too. I'm not pronouncing very well, but I am trying real hard. :)

Jenna Visits

Jen-jen came to visit this weekend and we had a super great time. We were laughing and running and playing. Check out some of the pictures in "23rd month". We shared raisins and cheerios at lunch. Daddy made a nice lunch for everyone, Auntie Kasie, Pawpaw Yvonne, Auntie Susan and Uncle Chris. But we only wanted to eat raisins and cheerios. :) After lunch, we played and played until we were zonked! I took a super duper nap. Phew! Then she came over again on Monday. I really like cousin Jen-jen. I hope we get to play together more.

Twist on, Twist off! Plus pics from Mommy's Bday

I've learned how to twist bolts and screws off of my tool truck! I can twist off with my left hand, and twist on with my right. I can say lots more words now, over 50. You have to spend a lot of time with me to understand me though. My newest word is "Uncle" (un-ko). My Uncle Steve came over for dinner and we had a blast playing. The next day at dinner, I asked Mommy where "un-ko" was. I also love Dora movies. Pawpaw got me hooked on them. The other day at gym class, I scooted my hands and feet across the uneven bars. It was crazy fun. But my favorite is still the balance beams. I can almost jump too. It's really hard, but I'm practicing every day! Daddy went on a business trip to Portland, so Mommy's been taking really good care of me. She's holding down the fort! Another new word that I learned was "dark", and I usually say it when I am going to bed. Daddy is getting me a night light. I can't wait for my birthday, I'll be TWO soon! Yippee, I'm a big boy!

Pat a cake

When Mommy reads me this nursery rhyme, I do the "pat" and the "roll" with my hands! And I also pretend to "play the violin (fiddle)" when she reads ''The Cat and the Fiddle". In fact, I can almost say "violin". Okay well, you probably wouldn't know that was what I was trying to say, but Mommy can figure it out. I am saying a lot more these days, though my pronunciation is quite rough. But I am trying.

I've been doing okay these days. Getting a little rowdy sometimes. I love to spin or run in circles. It's funny. And I am a great climber now too. Check out my hiding picture. My balance is much better.

Over the weekend, I went to the SF Zoo with my pal Tristan. We had a blast. I roared like the lion! Roar! And a few days before, Uncle Kelvin and Tristan came over to play. Tristan loves to play with trains.

I've been very good at taking care of "baby", my doll. She usually doesn't leave home, so when we are at home, I spend a lot of time with her. I make sure to feed her some of my food, and to show her things in the books that Mommy reads. Sometimes when we are singing songs, I will help her clap and dance. And when she cries, I hold her and pat her on the back. Sometimes Mommy will sing "rock a bye baby" and I'll rock "baby" so she can take a nap.

22 months

No no no no no

I've finally caught on to this word. I hardly ever hear Mommy or Daddy say it, so I didn't know about it, but now....well, it's just a really fun word! Another "word" I use is "lala", which usually stands for blueberry (my absolute must-have after dinner favorite) or strawberry. I'm not a very good dinner-eater these days. I usually like to have fun with my food. It's okay since I eat a pretty good breakfast and lunch. Plus I usually eat lots of fruit after dinner. YUM!

Today was my last art class (I had 4). It's really hard because I just like putting the paint or glue or sprinkles all in one spot. I don't like to spread it around, so the paper gets really soggy. I did enjoy playing with the playdough. My gym class is hard too. Most of the kids in class are 3, so they really know what they're doing. I'm just learning to jump, but I don't get much, if any, air. I really enjoy the tunnel and the balance beam. I pretty good at balancing, but I do need Mommy's help. I hope I get the hang of the class soon. I like to watch the class more than actually participate. I come home and then try out some of the stuff they did. Like today, I did "superman". You know, lie on your tummy and lift your arms like you are flying!

Make sure you check the 22 month pics. You can see if I look like Mommy did when she was young. Also, don't forget to sign my guestbook.