Strong willed.

I swear this kid. He is the most stubborn, strong willed child. He has been army crawling for what seems like forever. He refuses to get up on hi hands and knees. It's not even that he can't. It's that he WON'T! Tonight I somehow convinced him to do it though. It took tears and lots of encouragement and praise (and Momma looking like an idiot and acting like one too) but he finally did it! I'm sure it won't be a forever thing and that he will go right back to his preferred method of getting around. But it was exciting to see!

I can't believe how big he is getting. I gave him a "fork" with his noodles tonight. He got the right end into his mouth. He even had noodles on it. I was told by an acquaintance that I shouldn't give him tableware until he was much older. I figure he is reaching for it, why not? It's plastic and has no sharp edges. It's not like he can do any real damage with it. So we are starting that I guess. He isn't a master with silverware but he is showing an interest do I know he will get there. He's a smart boy and a quick learner.

Anyway. Not much else to report. He is still working on those top teeth. So far all we can see are swollen gums. He sure doesn't want you to look at them or touch them. He's funny that way.

Well until the next update, here's an adorable picture or two!