AUTHOR: Kat and Kev TITLE: Achievement Fortnight DATE: 1/05/2008 01:48:00 AM ----- BODY:

Ellis has been quite a busy guy the last few weeks with lots of firsts. On Christmas day, he said "Mama" for the first time. I was quite skeptical at first that he understood what mama meant. However, over the course of the last week or so, he has proven that he does know what and who his Mama is. It usually involves an angry, yelled, "Mama!!!!" when I attempt to leave the room. E can now also balance himself when standing up. He likes to climb up the bookcase or the fridge and then let go. He gets a bit frustrated as he can't do anything yet, but at least his hands are free, right? He has also learned to climb stairs, but gets tired after one or two. All of this increased mobility has meant that the baby gate has gone up. It feels like a significant milestone. Honestly, where did my wee babe go? He's this strapping boy now! E has also learned to blow raspberries. Which he does constantly. He had been doing it without tongue which was very sweet. With tongue is just too wet. Sleep, however, is still escaping us. He just won't do it. We are off to the bookshop to look for solutions this morning.

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