Our favorite little guy is now
one-and-a-half years old this week!
Unfortunately, Monday morning Zeeke woke up with a fever. He was fever free by Wednesday morning, but it was so sad to see him not his usual self. He became even clingier with Karen than usual and insisted on napping in her arms like when he was a baby. Fortunately, Grandmom & Pop Pop (Steve's parents) were able to come for a visit on Monday. Before they even knocked out the door, Zeeke saw them out of the window and started saying "Pop Pop." Zeeke enjoyed playing with them so much, he actually forgot about Karen long enough for her to sneak away and do some chores.
On the third day of being home and after a visit to the pediatrician, Zeeke & Karen made a special trip to Target to buy some magnetic alphabet letters. Zeeke was so happy with the purchase that he fell asleep on the way home clutching the still wrapped box in his hands. Before long, the letters were being displayed everywhere, including the fridge, the radiator, his easel.
On Thursday we knew Zeeke was ready to go back to school when we told him where we were headed and he shouted, "Go, go, go, go!" as he walked over to get his hat and coat.
One of his new games in the mornings is to swing open the bathroom door while Steve is in the shower, shout "Hi!" and then dash away, laughing gleefully.
Zeeke's favorite book of the week: ABC Kids by Basher
Saturday, after music class and a nap, Steve & Zeeke headed out to New Jersey for a double birthday party at Stephen, Amy, Vivi, and Little Stephen's house. Zeeke had a great time following around a group of much older girls and trying to insinuate himself into their games. Everything they did was fascinating to him and whenever they laughed, he'd throw his head back and laugh right along. Later, his mania for letters compelled him to tear down the Happy Birthday sign letter by letter, so that he could hold them up and tell people which letter was which.
Sunday, after trips to the park and grocery store, we went to Karen's library to stock up on books. Zeeke had fun playing with our friend John there and was thrilled to find fun alphabet games on the kids computers.