Daddy reports:

• Abi was trying to reach something on the back of the coffee table.  She could not reach it.  So, she started stacking her toys to use them as a step stool.
• Daddy was sitting next to an ottoman.  Abi tried to climb on top of it and Daddy discouraged her.  She then started coming up to him, acting as if she wanted to give him a hug, but really trying to use Daddy as a step stool to get on top of the ottoman.

Abi travels the couch

She particularly enjoys running on the couch . . . and hiding “goodies” (i.e., remotes) behind cushions no longer works.

Abi now weighs

over 20lbs!

Abi the little monkey

Abi can climb up Daddy’s chair.  Fortunately, it occurred to us to teach her how to dismount from high surfaces (i.e., feet first) a while ago. She was really enjoying his chair.

Some number of hours in pictures

Abi goes to her first concert

Abi enjoys her belly button

Showing interest in utensils

Jumping into Daddy's arms

Fun at the park

She walked the length of the park several times

A true Landsman

Another 24 hours in pictures

Abi shares her food with the floor

Isn't she cute?

Abi walks

and walks . . .

into the sandbox

And expresses interest in other kids and their toys

Abi’s first dollhouse

Mommy just got Abi her first dollhouse.  Looks like it will be in the basement for a while.

Partial list of words & expressions Abi recognizesb

• booby
• other booby
• outside
• belly button
• shoes
• book
• ball
• come here
• hug
• head
• more
• all done
• chicken
• cheese
• water
• eat
• crib
• clap
• good job
• good girl
• high 5

Abi trains Daddy

Abi gets applause whenever she puts the sippy cup into the high chair sippy cup holder, rather than throws it onto the floor.   Today, she threw the cup on the floor, and pointed to it (indicating that Daddy who was with her should pick it up).  Daddy put the sippy cup into the holder.  She then clapped her hands, indicating “very good”.  She is starting to train us rather early.

A switch is flipped

Daddy was with Abi today.  He reports that Abi no longer prefers crawling to walking . . .her preference is to be upright.  She even ran a little bit today.  “We are in so much trouble,” he says.

Abi helps Grandpa celebrate a BIG Birthday!

Abi and her folks made a trip to New York this past weekend to help Grandpa Michael celebrate his 65th birthday. Grandpa was so surprised and delighted to see her that he cried. It was the best birthday present he could have had.

Abi has 8 teeth

6 on the top, and 2 on the bottom.

Abi needs your help

Abi had a wonderful time visiting with her extended family this weekend.  She is hoping that some guest bloggers can provide a write-up – – both because she’ll enjoy reading others’ perspectives, and also she is hoping that others will have some good pictures.  Thanks in advance!

Abi must know she comes from a family of teachers

Daddy often feeds Abi.  Every so often, she hands him some food.  He hands it back to him.  She then brings it to her lips to show Daddy what he should do with it.  She then hands the food back to Abi.  Because Daddy does not particularly like this food, he is not learning as quickly as Abi would like.  But that’s ok, she’ll keep showing him until he learns.

Abi learned the word “hug”

Abi eats with Daddy

What does Abi do when someone holds up a book to her, but it’s upside down?

She turns it the right way, of course.

Abi’s day – Thursday

Abi woke up Thursday morning, ready to play.  She was very happy to see Daddy.  Daddy changed her diaper, and played with her before he went to work.  Abi played for a while at home, and then went running with Mommy.  They then got breakfast.  Abi really enjoyed pushing a chair all through the coffeehouse.

She then came home, and had a nap.  After lunch, Abi & Mommy went to the library to meet with Abi’s friend Raya (and her Mommy).  Abi enjoyed looked at a lot of books, and of course nursing.  Raya’s Mommy decided that she wanted to go to the diner, and so they went.  Abi tried french toast and pancakes for the first time.  She liked the former, but not the latter.

As always, Abi stood up while eating (in a booth).  She had fun banging her sippy cup and looking around.  Raya’s Mommy thought that Abi is a bit calmer than Raya.  Abi then went home with Mommy.  She played, napped, had dinner,  and finished her day in her favorite position:

The next morning, Abi woke up and Daddy came to get her.  Daddy was already dressed, and Abi complained about Daddy’s pants.  She tugged on them, and looked at him judgmentally.  “Yes, I know that my pants are too big,” Daddy said to Abi.

Abi goes to Tufts

Abi was very rambunctious.  She really enjoyed pulling at Mommy’s shirt, pushing Mommy over, pulling Mommy over etc.  She had a great time.