growing up fast

Levi pulls himself up to standing any chance he gets. We are really glad we got our rounded edge coffee table when we did (he's probably glad too). He has been standing for over a week now so, naturally, he thinks he should start cruising while holding on to the table, chairs and anything he can find. He is only 7 months old this later this week, but our son thinks he is much older. Apparently he has urgent business to do here.





Below is a 'what-is-that-thing-in-front-of-your-face-mom?' look after eating blackberries and blueberries.

standing

I know these aren't very good photos but I had to seize the moment and get a shot of him standing. He pulls himself up on the table, basket, our legs, the couch... The standing doesn't last long and we are trying not to encourage him but one thing we know about Levi already is that he is very determined!

Levi's wishlist * UPDATED*

The disaster zone! (We've changed it all since this photo but...)

Hello all,

Some of our friends and family have been asking what Levi would like for Christmas. I thought this might a good a place as any to post his wishlist. This is just for people who were planning on giving a gift this year and there is no pressure! He won't notice if he doesn't get anything. :)

-walking toys. It looks like we are on our way to having an early walker so, push-toys and other toys for little ones learning to walk would be welcome.
-shoes for 9-12 months

-a ball for rolling around (and probably crawling after!).
-clothes for 9 months and up. Specifically warmer clothes in the 9-12 month range. ex.: sweaters, lined pants, long sleeved shirts/onesies.
-money for his education fund.
-He has a good start on his toy collection but if you are really excited about toys for him, Levi would appreciate wooden toys (or other renewable/safe/recyclable materials) and toys without batteries. ( Melissa and Doug is a great company, for example)

* pre-loved items and hand-me-downs are welcome!

I will update if anything else comes up.

6 months

Levi now pulls himself up to kneeling. I think he learned from a nine month old boy who was over on Friday afternoon. That evening Levi decided he should start pulling himself up too and tried on the couch first.


UPDATE!!!: Levi just pulled himself up to standing this afternoon. I told him he is too young but he didn't seem to pay any mind to me. I will post a video one time when I can catch it, for you non-believers out there. Any tips for slowing down this wild child of mine would be welcome. :)