"Bah"

I'm learning how to talk! When I see those clear plastic things filled with milk for me to drink, I know to say "bah-bah". And I play with things that roll on the ground and call them "bah". Also, when it's time to leave somebody, I wave and say, "bah-bah". It's amazing how much I can communicate using one syllable. The only words that are different are Dada and Mama, and I can sometimes say those words at the right time, but sometimes I just babble them for fun.

Today, I went to a pumpkin patch with Mommy and Daddy. First, I got to crawl among the pumpkins.



Then, Mommy and I sat in a corn crib. I was good and didn't try to eat any of the kernels.



We walked through a maze made of tall corn stalks. Mommy and Daddy had no trouble finding our way out, because it was really just a big circular path.


Finally, I sat on top of a huge haystack with Mommy.




At home, I'm getting really good at standing for 10 seconds or more. I even like to stand myself up from a squatting position without using a table or chair to pull myself up. My legs are getting strong! Hopefully, Mommy will catch me on camera or video soon.

Paper

When I was little, I thought that paper was only for eating. Now that I'm a big girl, I know that paper can be used for crumpling, ripping, throwing, and many other fun purposes (including the old standby - eating). Here's what I did to Daddy's Sports Illustrated today.



Since I haven't written in a while, I thought I'd share a picture of my first ride on a merry-go-round. I'm wearing the same outfit as I am today, but the picture was taken on September 13 at the Central Carolina Fair.




In other news, I'm learning how to stand. I still love to pull myself up on chairs, couches, and Mommy and Daddy's legs, and I hold on for balance. However, occasionally I will let go for about 2 seconds and laugh while everyone claps, then I grab back on. Maybe someday I'll get brave and let go for longer so Mommy can take a picture.