The walker

Today was the first day that Colby walked more than he crawled. He stumbles around the house like a drunken sailor most of the time, but it's amazing how much better he is getting each day. Here's another one of those videos that only a grandparent can appreciate. The music in the background is from Colby's "Music Together" class, and he loves it. He claps when the songs are over and often just walks around the house clapping when I play it. (Need I remind you why he's not wearing pants?)

Available for a limited time!

LEE AND COLBY PRESENT: FREIGHT TRAIN

This is only available for a limited time because as soon as Lee finds it on here, he will make me take it down. (that will give it a lifespan of about 2 weeks)

Last night, I snuck up the stairs and hid in the hallway and recorded Lee reading Colby's favorite book- Freight Train. I stayed behind the door, but I reached my arm inside the room to record it and neither of them noticed. I think you'll understand why it's Colby's favorite book. (The sound is low at first, so you may want to turn up the volume on your computer and on the youtube screen.) Notice how Colby is trying to join in with his own "woo woo!". (Sorry Lee, I couldn't resist)
Enjoy!

New Camcorder!!

I am soooo excited that we finally have a new camcorder! Well, that's not exactly the truth....let me rephrase that. I am so excited that I finally learned to use our new camcorder!

It's been sitting in a box for 2 months, and I've been too afraid to open it. (For some reason, I have a mental block when it comes to new technology.) This new camcorder means no more horrible quality videos (that I took with my small camera)...and I can finally download the videos to the computer and edit them. I tested it out today and it's amazing! I'm posting a little clip of Colby just to show how much better it is. (Warning: not an exciting video) In this video, Colby does 4 of his favorite things. First, he's eating hummus. Second, he does a brief "ya-yah" chant. Third, he tries to make himself dizzy by closing his eyes and shaking his head (his new trick). Fourth, he says "hi"....twice!

A typical morning

Sure mom, I'll pose for a minute...


But I've got things to do!!


First, a little light dusting. (I pull this duster out of the drawer every day)


You missed a spot back here!


Now, which key will get me out of this place?


Just jiggle it a little....and I'll be outta here in no time!

Poor Georgia

Colby has a new favorite activity, and it's a good thing our dog is too lazy to do anything about it. Rather than explain it, I'll let you see for yourself. It usually begins sometime around dinner time, and lasts until either Georgia moves, or we take Colby up to bed.



And going the other way...with some bonus footage afterwards


Just for fun, here's another video of Colby walking.


Last but not least, here's the little man testing out his backpack for school tomorrow.

Little Man Walking

After taking about a week long hiatus from walking, Colby surprised us and started walking again tonight. I guess he's not that comfortable with it because he's been crawling all week, and I think part of the reason is that he has trouble controlling his direction. He keeps wandering into the dining room and I know that's not where he wants to be! So here he is....in his first official walking debut.

**I do realize that most of my pictures and videos show Colby wearing only a diaper....with no pants. If you are wondering why, it's because I don't have four arms. It's no small feat to get a diaper changed successfully, so unless we have somewhere to go, I just skip the next step. (cause I know I'll be changing it again shortly) Sorry Colby, all your baby pictures have you indecently exposed.

Snack time

This boy LOVES his hummus and crackers


He likes to lick it off the saltines...


What are you talking about? I'm not making a mess....see??


There's gotta be some more on this thing....


Mom, where'd the rest of my cracker go?