Eric likes to throw blocks

I need eyes on the back of my head

Guess what? Eric climbed up on top of the coffee table. He climbed up there when I wasn't looking. What's next? The dining room table?

I'm quickly finding out that our apartment is never going to be Eric proofed. We've tried to think of everything but even the outlet plug covers don't stop Eric. We've put tape over them but Eric still attempts to take the tape off. I think he would if I let him. He seems to be very determined and of course, very curious.

Yesterday I took him to the park. It was completely spontaneous because I was going to go to the Childrens museum but when I went outside to take the trash out earlier, I noticed that it was such a sunny, Spring like day. I didn't want to pass it up, especially since the weather has been a little rainy and cold. I got to push Eric in the swing. He loved it. Next time I'll be sure to bring my camera.
Hopefully, in a few weeks some of the other moms will want to plan an outing at the park. I've really missed those "Park days" last Spring and Summer and now that Eric loves swings, it'll be even more fun for us.

"You're funny Mom, trying to get me to walk. Don't you know that crawling is much better? I don't have to worry about falling".

What a big boy

"Hello? Is anybody there?"
Eric likes to use his Winnie the Pooh telephone. He just started holding it up to his ear a couple of days ago.
This past week, he has been doing some other things too. He is learning to feed himself with a fork and spoon.(Hooray!)
Last night, we went to dinner and a lady came over and commented on how cute Eric was. Then as she was leaving she said "good bye" to Eric. So I asked Eric to say good bye and he put his hand up and waved good bye for the first time. I've been teaching him some things and now he's remembering what I've taught him. :-D
It's so awesome to see him develop.
We also just bought him a new walker that is supposed to help him to walk. We already have one but it converts to a ride-on toy and it's too short for Eric. He uses it to kneel instead of what it's designed for.
The doctor suggested that we get a walker for him and some new shoes. I bought a pair that are light weight and are made for babies who are learning to walk.
Also, we have started giving him soy milk instead of formula and he seems to like it. He loves drinking from bottles and I think it's going to be tough for him to give them up.

Children's museum

I took Eric to a Children's museum today. I met up with some other moms and their kids. It was great. I've been hearing about it but I figured that it was mostly for older kids (pre-school and older) and Eric would probably be bored (I've been to one before and that's mostly how it was). I was wrong. He absolutely loved it. There were a lot of toys for Eric to play with and things for him to explore. I'm so glad that there is a place like this in our area. I'll try to do this more often as it's a great way to get out of the house and to meet and connect with other moms. It helps both of us (Eric and me) and that's always a good thing.
There was a long, wooden floor that he loved crawling on. I tried to take more pictures but I was too busy trying to keep an eye on him. He sure crawls fast. It's going to be interesting when he starts walking. I'm sure that once he gets up and starts walking he's going to just take off.

The past few days he's been pointing at things. David and I have been telling him what things are. Also, he has been getting up on all fours like he is ready to stand up by himself! I'll keep the camera nearby to try to capture those shots. It's been exciting watching him develop and meet those milestones.