SO BIG!

Gavin is all about being a "big boy". It is very important to him that he proves this to us in a variety of ways. If I give him a snack, he sets it on our little toddler table, pulls himself into the chair (which usually takes a few attempts ;), and finally enjoys his snack with pride. He is also insistent on using a fork for whatever he is eating.

The most exciting development is all of the words Gavin is starting to say. It seemed to happen out of nowhere! One day, he could only say a few words... now he is picking up new ones daily. Some of the latest new words are: baba (I want something to drink), dipuh (which he says with a smile when I am changing him), chee (whenever I get the camera out), plee (for please, usually when he wants something to eat), bebe (when he sees a baby or sometimes referring to himself), ookee (cookie, a "must have" word for any toddler :), uh oo (thank you and love you), ahgee (doggie). Even more exciting, he can put two words together like baba plee (milk please), up plee, bebe diapuh, hi dada. This age can be so high maintenance, but this cuteness makes it all worth it!

Gavin's rocking chair is by far the biggest feat he has obtained. It took him awhile, but his big muscles prevailed and he was able to pull himself up. He was so happy to once again prove what a big boy he is to mommy. Tadaa!