Patrick is finally officially a toddler. Five days before turning 17 months old, something finally clicked inside his very large, very adorable head, and he began to walk. He has been doing what we call the "drunk t-rex" for short distances around the house for a while now, you can probably imagine what that looked like ;) Since Thursday though, he has been non-stop walking everywhere. He even explored every corner of the gym where we take him to playgroup three times a week. This was a huge accomplishment considering that for the past two months he hasn't ventured more than a few feet away from the "bicycle" area where he would sit watching the other children play. He even kind of tried to play with another little boy today! It has been a very exciting time for me and Delmar!
Here's the proof. This is Thursday night, day one of Toddlerhood. He's already advanced to walking and eating a rice cake at the same time. Although I'm pretty sure the dogs cleaned up at least half of it off the floor. And he has already become a much smoother, more coordinated walker since then.
Back in January, we took a week to visit family down in the Bay. Patrick spent a couple days with Grandma Tompkins and Auntie Frances while Mommy and Daddy went to San Francisco. I think everyone was happy with the arrangement! Patrick got to go the SF Zoo with Grandma and Auntie. Here are some pictures from the trip.
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| Reaching for the tiger I believe. |
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| I love those big, blue eyes, taking it all in. |
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| Have I mentioned before that he's really observant?!? Just in awe of the giraffes. |
When we visited the Nakamotos, Delmar and my dad spent a day at the Sawdust Shop making a table for Patrick. Patrick is such a lucky boy to have a custom table made with so much love my his Daddy and Grandpa. And he loves his table!
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| Daddy just finished the final coat of polyurethane |
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| Patrick's table is perfect for puzzling... |
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| And playing with trucks! |
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| The funny face is because he was making his "vroom-vroom" car noise. It's too cute! |
Well, it was a busy month so I didn't get too many photos. When I did have the chance, I was too excited with Patrick's walking to pry myself away to get the camera.
He's finally a toddler!
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