Walk Like a Man & Tunnel Vision

We are learning, first-hand, what "toddler" really means. Drew is now toddling, and we have the video to prove it! Here are a few of his first steps - motivated by a cell phone held just out of reach. (Who needs the colorful and expensive toys littering our family room floor, anyway?)

We admit that he looks like a drunken sailor. (I won't comment about which side of the family that comes from...) But in the few days since this video was taken, Drew has gained quite a bit of confidence and walks happily around the house. And 'round, and 'round, and 'round. Seriously, we're dizzy all the time! He just learned to pull himself up from the floor into a standing and walking position. In fact, I think I just heard him ask Jeff to borrow the keys to the car on his way toward the garage.

And we couldn't resist adding this next clip. Aunt Laura, Uncle Dennis, and cousins Riley, Cameron and Melanie brought Drew a colorful play tunnel for his first birthday. At first glance, Drew was leary. But give him a day, and he's mastered the art of tunnel crawling.

Of course, he was once again motivated by the cell phone - but I think it's hilarious that he throws it into the tunnel on his own. Then again, I think everything is hilarious. I'm a first time mom in awe of life's little joys.

Rock and ROLL!

We knew this day would come eventually. Drew is on a roll - literally! He rolled over this morning for the first time (well, we think it is the first time; maybe the ladies at his daycare are just very kind to not tell us otherwise!). Both Jeff and I were home to encourage him, and then of course to celebrate the feat! You can see here that Drew was not nearly as enthusiastic as we were.

And as if the first roll wasn't exciting enough, our little over-achiever decided to roll to the other side later in the afternoon!

Now we're working on rolling from back to front. Then it's on to crawling, walking, talking, and driving. Woah, woah... one thing at a time! But time does fly, and we are enjoying each and every moment with Drew, our blessing!