Big Boy Shoes!

Now that Graham is walking it was time to graduate from his soft shoes to "big boy" harder soled shoes. I have been debating forever as to what to get, and finally decided to shell out the big bucks for Stride Rite shoes -after all it is his first pair! So far I am happy because they are easy to put on, and they stay on,these two factors alone make them worth the price in my opinion. Graham seemed to like them too because he was a ball of fire tonight, tearing around getting into everything, and making all sorts of silly faces. Not to mention his happy screams, and tons of babbling. I need to get some video of him saying all of his words, but he tends to stop talking when I get out the video camera. He is really repeating a ton now, and really wants to know what things are, he points and says "this ?" to things all the time. Some of his favorite words are baby, mama, dada, Chloe ( this sounds more like "coy"), this, teeth, yes, and cheese. He shakes his head no, but doesn't say the word. He also is getting pretty good at some signs, he will do the sign for milk, all done, dog, and more.
Talking to Chloe, but showing you his new hard soled shoes!

Big Boy Shoes!

Floundering on the ground!

Helping me unload the dishwasher..I said, "you are such a bog boy helping Mommy". Hence, the one handed "so big".
Then it was over to the fridge to play with the farm and "word whammer". He loves to press the ABC song button and clap along.
In the middle of meals lately Graham stops eating, and looks at me from under his eyes like this! It is too funny. He gets really still and stares at me....then this happens below.
...Laughing like crazy! It's a funny quirky thing he does that is probably better seen on video, but you get the idea!