Week 50

As if walking isn't enough, Anthony is trying to add "running" to his repertoire. Favorite activities now include opening and closing the refrigerator & microwave doors and turning on & off the light switches. We can ask him where his things are (ball, book, water, etc.) and he will point to them or go get them. He can now stand up without having to pull himself up on something. He is mimicking gestures and sounds more and more every day. And what surprises me the most is that he will remember and demonstrate the gesture when we say or sing certain things. Anthony has also discovered how fun it is to throw everything down!

He's walking! Weeks 47, 48 & 49

Anthony is walking! He was just taking several steps at a time for awhile. But, Anthony got a jolt of inspiration after spending an afternoon watching his friend Alison walk around her house. He's been honing his skills ever since! He's been tasting a variety of new solid foods: meatloaf, waffles, tuna fish sandwich, noodles, macaroni & cheese, whole fruits, etc. He's very happy to have a dog back in the house now. Athena is a good sport and doesn't mind Anthony squawking at her and pounding on her crate when she's in there. She actually seems to like it and wants him to play with her. Anthony is quite the charmer when we are out shopping and running errands. He smiles, waves and "talks" to people as they go by. He draws a lot of attention; it's like being out with a puppy! Anthony amazes us with the things he tries to copy and immitate. He's trying to snap his fingers now, trying hard to say something close to "I love you" and when I say, "that makes me SO mad", he growls. He's also discovered balloons and LOVES them!