I'm ready to crawl!

And I'm up! I'm really really up! I just figured this out a couple weeks ago! This is so cool, but why can't I see anyone???

Oh yeah, that's better, now I can see what I'm going to dive for! I want to be in this position all day long. I pull all fours up, then down, then up, then down again... I could do this all day. So, when mom lays me down for my nap, I think this is the best time to practice. At gamma's, I can really get my crib rocking! I have great rhythm, and if you try to sneak a peak, I'll be watching! Now, I haven't done any actual crawling yet, just dive and swim crawl after I'm up, but my next goal is to truly crawl by Valentine's Day. I have a couple weeks so we'll see what I have time for. Mom and dad want me to quit waking up at night (they say I've been keeping them awake at night again), but when else am I suppose to practice???

So tired! I worked out hard all day so when dad got home, I just wanted to cuddle up for some sleepy...

Check this out! My gampa made this contraption just for me! He did all the designing and its perfect! The foam is the best part. Anyway, they just strap me in this and I can walk whereever I want to go. I'm not that keen on the whole thing yet but every day I warm up to it a little. Why should I walk by myself when they can just carry me? But, when I want to get my toys, or the dog, or the bag that I'm not suppose to grab, this thing is great!

Learning to "Swim Crawl"

Okay, here I go!!! My mommy said that the goal was for me to crawl by Christmas --- well, I had bigger plans! I decided that typical 4-point crawling is too barbaric so I went for my own style. I like to call it my "swim crawl". I get on my side and throw myself forward using the opposite arm and leg to push with. And I did this two days before Christmas - I beat my goal!!! I also did it the day before my gamma and gampa got back from their cruise - that should teach them for leaving me cause you never know what I might learn to do! Well, here are a few pics of my progression. I now swim crawl like a champ and as of last week, I can crawl on top of couch cushions to get my favorite toys. Mom and dad are sooo proud of me!!!


Almost there!!!
And got it!

This is me figuring out the 4-point stance. I like to keep my legs froggy in the beginning, but keep reading because it gets exciting...

Swimming time!

I love these steps! I've never paid much attention to them before but for the last couple weeks, these are the best thing! I love to lay on the top step, blow bubbles in the water, and twist to stand up and lick the rail! You can notice my bottled water next to the pool, but why would I drink from that when I have this entire pool to drink from?!