i can’t believe how fast my little mouse is growing. he is full speed ahead on everything, no fear. he’s stubbornly independent but totally snuggly and affectionate. he loves, loves, loves giving kisses. they are wet and sloppy and completely fantastic!  he’s currently cutting his tenth tooth. he likes to squat down to play and can squat on his haunches for much longer than i can. he can correctly point to my facial features and is starting to identify colors and animals/objects in books. i’m thrilled that he’s finally starting to get into books! he is truly a parrot. it amazes me how many words and phrases he tries to repeat. he’s been heard to say:

• mommy
• daddy
• baby
• hi
• bye
• play
• hola
• moon
• “lay down”
• “whoo” (owl sound)
• brother
• ball
• blue
• “i love you”
• please
• 1, 2, 3
• a, e, i, o, u
• “choo choo”
• diaper
• shoe