Koby's brain must be in the exploding stage. He's starting to make noises that we can actually understand, and he's making signs that are clear enough that the whole world can see them!
Here are the highlights:
1) Kisses! Koby has been throwing kisses for a while. On Friday night, Great Grandmom Alice and Great Grandpop Allan were visiting, we blew bubbles in the backyard, had a lovely dinner, but the end of dinner was where it got exciting! Koby gave his first kiss ever to Great Grandmom and his second kiss ever to Great Grandpop! Each kiss was accompanied by a "mmmmmmmmmmmmm" (which I taught him :) ) It was so sweet.
2) words! It's happening, it's really happening. Koby has been adding words to his repertoire. He said "bubbles" clear as day last week. And also "blueberry." I'm telling you, you could bribe this kid with promises of those sweet little things. And you might think, "blueberry," that's a three syllable word, there's no way. But honestly, honestly! Aunt Lauren and I were there, perhaps not clear as day, but I would certainly say clear as dawn, we heard it.
3) signs! A new sign this week is book. This is made by bringing your two hands together palms up into a "v" or book shape. We've been asking him at hight if he wants to read and he brings his hands together. Not quite into a book shape, but close. This is not one of the signs that the whole world can see.
4) posts! OK, this one is really a "second". And it's not really Koby's second, but rather his Meme's. You see, Meme posted on the blog for her second time ever! Way to go Meme!!
Koby's still growing like a champion. Which is good, because I bought the size 4 diapers when I meant to buy size 3 (disposables are only for nighttime - the rest of the time he's still in the cloth diapers). He has some curls coming out in the back, and not much other hair at all. I will post new pictures soon.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
lots of firsts!
This weekend, Koby accomplished so many new things! He made the sign for "help," made the sign for "banana," stood up all by himself and ate with a fork!
So, the signing thing is quite interesting. It's sort of like baby talk - if you aren't familiar with the baby dialect, then you really can't tell what he's saying. So, the sign for please (a sign he mastered during the peak of blueberry season - more blueberries PLEASE, more blueberries PLEASE - is all we heard for a few days) is a circular motion on your chest. Koby's sign for please is made by scraping the palm of one hand with the fingertips of the other. The real sign for banana resembles the motion we make when peeling a banana. Koby's sign is one finger resembling the banana, the other pointer finger going up and down around it. Quite close to the actual one, really.
The help sign was made because his ball was stuck under a cabinet adn he just couldn't get to it himself. So he asked us to get it for him. Smart kid.
And, standing. Mark and I saw it happen and we just couldn't believe our eyes. He's been walking like a pro, but always pulling up on something to become vertical. This was the first time that he stood up without any help at all. I can't believe he's growing up so fast!!
So, the signing thing is quite interesting. It's sort of like baby talk - if you aren't familiar with the baby dialect, then you really can't tell what he's saying. So, the sign for please (a sign he mastered during the peak of blueberry season - more blueberries PLEASE, more blueberries PLEASE - is all we heard for a few days) is a circular motion on your chest. Koby's sign for please is made by scraping the palm of one hand with the fingertips of the other. The real sign for banana resembles the motion we make when peeling a banana. Koby's sign is one finger resembling the banana, the other pointer finger going up and down around it. Quite close to the actual one, really.
The help sign was made because his ball was stuck under a cabinet adn he just couldn't get to it himself. So he asked us to get it for him. Smart kid.
And, standing. Mark and I saw it happen and we just couldn't believe our eyes. He's been walking like a pro, but always pulling up on something to become vertical. This was the first time that he stood up without any help at all. I can't believe he's growing up so fast!!
Monday, July 7, 2008
July 4 vacation
We just spent the week with family, both in Connecticut (congratulations to Melissa and Jon for officially tying the knot!) and Massachusetts. In Connecticut, we explored the Mystic Aquarium with Uncle Dave. Koby - true to form - loved the fish. He played with sting rays (really - they have a touch tank), and watched jelly fish and sharks and all other sorts of sea creatures. It was hot, but quite fun!
In Massachusetts, Koby had his first row in a row boat, first sail in a sail boat (thanks Mr. and Mrs. Bowker) and first introduction to a cat. He loved each new experience. We also had ice cream and lots of long walks. Koby also participated in his first "Horribles" parade. And, of course, we can't forget to mention Koby's friend Thea. She was just precious as could be! Hopefully, we'll get back to see everyone later this summer.
Here are some snapshots of our journey:
In Massachusetts, Koby had his first row in a row boat, first sail in a sail boat (thanks Mr. and Mrs. Bowker) and first introduction to a cat. He loved each new experience. We also had ice cream and lots of long walks. Koby also participated in his first "Horribles" parade. And, of course, we can't forget to mention Koby's friend Thea. She was just precious as could be! Hopefully, we'll get back to see everyone later this summer.
Here are some snapshots of our journey:
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