Zeeke's new favorite game is "Where's
Zeeke?" We'll be sitting together on the couch, then he'll decide to
slide off, lower himself out of sight, and spring up smiling when we
ask "Where's Zeeke?" He's really gotten into crossing the
living room back and forth using his walker. We've moved furniture
to give him a clean path. As exercise goes, it's a lot easier on our
backs than the constant trips up and down the stairs, although he
still does that too and is descending the stairs with greater and
greater confidence. We bought him a set of toy gear refrigerator
magnets and he amazed us with us how quickly his playing with them
evolved from frantically tearing them down to carefully placing them
in their bucket to actually sticking them onto the fridge himself. He
also got a great dump truck for his birthday from Paul, Sharri &
Nate that he enjoys loading and unloading. This week we introduced
him to black beans. At first he seemed bothered because he was
expecting them to be blueberries, but once he got used to the flavor
loved them.
Zeeke's favorite book of the week: My Food / Mi Comida by Rebecca Emberley
Monday, Karen and Zeeke went to Music Class.
Tuesday, he had his twelve month checkup: 22.3 pounds, 30.3 inches.
Wednesday, Karen & Zeeke visited Jen & the twins.
Thursday, Karen's mom babysat Zeeke for a bit and Zeeke had such a ball that he seemed not to care about Karen leaving and coming back. Later that afternoon, they had a playdate in the park with Sharri & Nate.
Friday, we finally got a new washing machine. Steve's parents came and took us to lunch at Paradiso. They sat us by the large, open window which was the perfect height for Zeeke to stand at and people watch.
Saturday, Steve & Zeeke spent the day together while Karen sold clutter from our basement at the Donatucci flea market.