July Highlights (in September)

still catching up. I promised Lady Di that I would post once I got some sleep. Hoping I don't jinx myself here, but I am proud to report that Joshua has slept through the night for the last two nights. Granted, he doesn't go down until midnight. But the fact that he stays down until 7:30am is such a drastic change from the cat-naps that we had been getting that we are thrilled! Sleep makes such a difference.

And now, my July fave: Broccoli Boy!

From July 2009 misc.

Other July Highlights...

• First Parade - had to go to the 4th of July (Freedom Fest) parade. Grandparents were in it. Grandma was a Grand Marshall. Joshua's favorite entries...all things red...red firetrucks, red tractors, red cars... "ooh, ooh, ooh"


• Joshua's mastered the Jumbo Block. He received this new toy after I finally saw it come up on a "daily deal" special on overstock.com. I'd been waiting for such a sale. Each side has a different shape, activity, and corresponding ditty. When you pull a ball, it vibrates back into its hole. This startled Joshua at first. Then it stumped Joshua. Now, it amuses Joshua.


• He FINALLY let Uncle Jeff hold him! We had to bait Jeff's pocket with a toy and sit next to Jeff on the couch for a long time, but eventually, Joshua went to his uncle without crying. Whew.


• He got to play with Greataunts and Greatuncles, too! We enjoyed another Gill family reunion. It's always wonderful to get together with our relatives!


• Monkey see - Monkey do. See the photo album, and you'll know which pics I'm talking about.


• Riding the big rig. Joshua has discovered ride-on toys. More importantly, he's discovered how fun it is when his parents push him on ride-on toys. Again!


• More teeth. I can't remember how many we were up to by the end of July, but the teething fun never ends.


• Bath Time! Yes, the blackmail shots have been taken.