It does not matter how many toys (educational or not) a child has, he will still play with anything. Derek loves wooden spoons, measuring cups, Mike's wooden clogs from the Netherlands, and now the nalgene (which has BPA in it so it became a dog bottle). He of course used it to bang on things. He still has the "I just woke up and have no expression" face. We love our little boy so much. Derek has brought so much joy, wonder, fun, and lots and lots of fun noises to our already full lives.
Today we had the first of our Halloween parties this week at BAM. The babies all looked adorable. Derek is not a fan of his hat or his penguin feet and kept pulling them off. I think our little penguin is adorable! All the babies are so cute. It was such a riot watching them all totally lose it as we took pictures. Poor little babies just needed love from their mommies.
I have been looking for a play table for Derek. I found a great deal for one on Craigslist. Derek loves it. He really likes standing, playing, and walking around the table.
Mike bought Derek a new toy: a baby walker with blocks in it I think the blocks will encourage his creativity like legos do. Derek tried to walk behind it- he took 2 steps and then got bored. Then he spied the box. He started to bang on it of course. Then he discovered how to crawl up on it and stand on it. Then he stood up on it and crawled up on the couch. Watch out doggies- her safe haven has been discovered! He was so proud of himself and just laughed. I can't believe he figured it out. Hopefully he will find the actual toy fun as well as the box- or the box will be rather expensive!
We headed over to the park today to enjoy the seventy degree weather. We have been saying for the last 3 weekends that we were going to enjoy it because it will be the last one. It has been a great October. Derek laughed with glee on the swings.
