I'm happy to annouce that Calvin is officially a crawler! Last night while I was getting his bath ready, he decided he didn't want to wait for me to get him, so he started crawling to me. He's been so close for awhile, so I've been watching. He was crawling around a lot more this morning- I think he enjoys having a more controlled mobility. We even started lessons this morning on how to go down the stairs. Now that I've had a whole day of a crawling baby I'm not so sure I like it- if I'm within range Cal crawls to me and climbs up my leg or right into my lap.
One of my favorite things Cal does is chatter. It sounds like he's talking in his own separate language that he completely understands. He can converse with me very well, though there's no comprehension on my part.
My least favorite development of Calvin's is his aversion to having his diaper changed and getting dressed/undressed. Without fail, he throws a fit everytime I lay him down on the floor to be changed, crying and arching his back and flipping over and alternating between kicking and straightening out his legs. I'm not sure why the meltdowns all of a sudden, but he keeps things interesting.
Some things Calvin likes to do: turn off the light switches, push the button in the garage to open and close the garage door, ring the doorbell, initiate peek-a-boo by ducking behind furniture or putting a blanket over his head, and most of all Cal likes to be outside. When the weather is nice we'll go to the park or set a blanket out on the front lawn and play. He also enjoys going for bike rides with Mom and Dad. He gets to sit in the bike trailer, and loves having the wind in his face.
Thank you, Calvin, for being the perfect little man to share my days with. We love you.
