This week, Zeeke started eating peas and blueberries and dried mango. His favorite game is being spun around while lifted up into the air by his daddy. His favorite activity is climbing stairs. Needless to say, that's a bit nerve-wracking for his parents.
Monday, Zeeke took his first subway ride to his first music classes at the Kimmel Center. The teachers sing the whole time and the kids play with things like drums and shaky eggs. It was a lot of fun.
Tuesday, Karen & Zeeke went to Chestnut Hill to see Jen & the twins.
Wednesday, Karen & Zeeke went to the art museum for the stroller tour. Later, Karen took Zeeke to the park and he walked the length of the playground holding onto the fence. It was a busy day at the playground, full of people they knew.
Thursday morning, Zeeke climbed the stairs all the way up to the second floor for the first time. Steve stayed close behind him, ready to catch him, but Zeeke was fine, taking his time experimenting with different techniques and always keeping a good grip on the railing. Karen & Zeeke went to a new play group with Shari & Nate. Zeeke enjoyed exploring the new environment. That evening, he repeated his stair-climbing feat but with a completely different climbing method. This time, instead of holding onto the railing, he crawled straight up, gripping the stairs themselves.
Friday, Steve's parents came for a visit.
Saturday, we went to Morris Arboretum with Addie & Zephyr & Lois for an exhibition of Taiko drumming. Zeeke really liked it when the musicians combined flute and drums. We had a great time walking around the gardens.
Sunday, while Steve worked on the blog, Zeeke & Karen went to another music class in West Philly with Erin & Kate.
Zeeke's favorite book of the week: Tubby by Leslie Patricelli, which is funny since he still hates being bathed.