Its a three hundred and sixty degree world

Not only is the world a whole bigger than a month ago, but its all over. Andrew's newest discoveries have been volume (to go along with sound), reaching, and the coolest yet ... wait for it ... if I sit up the world is all around me. There are things to look at everywhere. Up, down, left, right, forward, everywhere. For those who think his head is permanately turned to the side, yes he does look forward, just not when facing you. Drew's sitting abilities are getting better everyday. He still can't get him self up with out a head start (reclining and something to pull on), but if you sit him up, he'll stay that way for a while. There's definitely a lot of concentration involved, but we're making progress.

Andrew is also learning to reach for things. Its very cool, when you watch him as he sees something and tries to reach for it. I know in a short while it won't seem so cool as he gets into everything, but right now its amazing to witness the discoveries. When was the last time you looked around your house as if it were all new. I get to everyday. Of course his favorite thing to watch is still Midnight. I have a feeling, they're going to be great friends. Especially after Drew starts finger foods. Midnight will never leave his side then.

By the way, who replaced my little boy with a pteradactyl? Andrew's vocabulary is increasing as well as his volume. He still coos, but more and more he's trying out new sounds, including raspberries. I swear he does the best dinosaur imitations you've ever heard.

As for foods, applesauce is by far the favorite. Followed closely by sweet potatoes. Peaches weren't a big hit, but we're going to keep trying. Poor little guy even feel asleep eating his applesauce today. His morning nap got interrupted, so when it was time for second breakfast he was really tired. He made it to the next to last bite before he just couldn't go any more. I was watching him and his eyes would close when the spoon went in his mouth. Finally they just stopped opening when I took the spoon out. After that he went down for a two hour nap. Talk about living life to the fullest.

And the fun continues ...

liz