Babble

I say "Mammmammmammmaamammm" for Mommy.
"Dadadada" for Daddy.
"Nananana" for Nana.
"Amma!" for Oma.
"Mmmmnumnum" for food,
and "Abaa" for Ivan (we think). I definitely understand who my family members are, and I'll look for them if you ask me to.

I love looking at pictures of them on the fridge, and will often yell and pat their faces.

I pull to standing all the time, and sometimes when I'm standing I'll let go and clap for myself -- only to sit down and act very surprised, or grab on again like "Ohmygosh I'm standing!"

I can crawl like the wind, including up stairs, but i still try to sit back on the stairs to take a rest...and would tumble down if not caught.

I *LOVE* Mommy's purse, government ID, cell phone, and keys. If any of them are within reach of me, I will suddenly attain superhuman strength and overcome any obstacle to get them and put them in my mouth. I can open the zipper on the purse. And if you try to take any of them from me, I will make you regret it! Loudly.

I love dogs. I love dogs so much! I am not afraid of them. But I yell my love for them constantly when they are nearby, and I crawl toward them giving shouts of excitement that seem to upset them in some way. I just want them to hold still so I can love them! And shout at them.

I am very snuggly. I cuddle my head down on your chest, or leg, or into Ivan's lap, to say "I love you." It's a very very clear message, and I love being hugged back. I don't even mind when Ivan tackles me, or tickles me, I love the brother love.