THE CUTLET UPDATE
Yes, I know you are all pining to know how the Cutlet is doing. Well, obviously he is great! He is 7 months old as of July 26 (which also means there's less than 5 months until Christmas). Happy, healthy and as cute as ever. There are some pictures here . I'll add more images later.
Here's a progress report:
1. He crawls! Well, he launches forward for a few feet and then reverts to rolling to get where he wants to go.
2. He pulls himself up! He has done this a few times now. That reminds me ... I need to lower the crib matress again.
3. He sits up on his own! His baby melon-head is still a bit much for him, so sometimes he'll fall over. Get that kid a helmet!
4. He claps! Well, he is starting to realize those weird things on the end of each arm can come together for something spectacular.
5. He waves! He's not sure what he's doing and we suspect he is merely mimicking others. But it's cute anyway!
6. He makes motorcycle noises! Um, sort of. They border on farty noises, but whatever they are, he isn't in control of his drool yet. Say it, don't spray it!
7. He has a tooth! OK, we can't see it yet, but we can feel it.
8. He is a real charmer, and already knows how to flirt with the ladies. He prefers older women, because there just seem to be more of those out walking around. Check out my crib, yo!
9. He is eating "real" food, although it kind of looks like astronaut food and smells like yesterday's special at Chez Nasty. The Petite Filet continues to nurse him, but for the past month his milk diet has been supplemented by fruit, vegetables and lately – meat. I'm talking carrots, beef & barley (all in one jar) and stuff like that.
10. He still looks like his daddy! At least that's what most people say. Because he is so incredibly cute, I choose to agree.
He is already becoming more of a challenge. But we're looking forward to every new frontier he crosses.
Have a splendid day. If you're lucky, you'll have to change fewer diapers than I will today.
