A few weeks ago, I discovered my belly button. I've been trying to decide if I'm going to be an outie, or if I am just eating way to much and it has no room to be an innie.

At the back of our house we have a granny flat which Mario has been renting for the last 2 years. He gave me nice little presents and never complained when we cried & bumped around our kitchen looking for milk in the middle of the night. We hope he enjoys his hip new apartment in the city!

6:15: Morning bottle & cuddle with Mum.
7:15: Arrive at playcare with a toothy grin, fuzzy hair and lots of pink.
8:00: Insist on feeding myself breakfast.
8:30: First change of clothes.
10:00: Sing songs and enjoy the current ducks theme (building on my interest!).
11:30: Lunch and outdoor play (puddle searching when possible).
14:00: Second change of clothes.
14:30: Chat to other kids from my cot keeping them awake.
15:00: Sleep.
17:00: Dad picks me up and we fight traffic.
17:25: Mum gives me a huge smile & hug.
17:30: Dinner, play & bath with Mum & Dad.
19:00: Sleep.

a few small steps from Elimena...giant leaps of excitement from mum & dad :)

It was Grandpa's birthday a couple of weeks ago, so we all went to the Sydney Aquarium. I enjoyed standing up close to the tanks and looking at all the fish. But eventually I realised that it was more fun looking back and waving at all the people who were trying to look at the fish.

Bath time is one of my favourite parts of the day. I always get a chance to play with Mum or Dad, and our games continue to evolve. Dad & I like to balance turtles on our head and clap bubbles all over the room.

Tonight, Mum and I had the turtles diving off the edge into the tub...

Video: LaughingInTheBath.wmv (2.4MB) | LaughingInTheBath-Small.wmv (0.6MB)

We might still be working out the best way to transport me around the shops, but one thing is for certain ... Mum and Dad really like to stock up when nappies are on special!

Balloons are bigger, stronger bubbles that you can use anywhere. I like to catch and torture them! (And torture the parentals watching on in terrible suspense of a pop...)

Dad was so worried that I'd pop one and scare myself that eventually he popped on in front of me, which wasn't scary but it did take me a while to try and work out where it had gone. Finally a few days later I popped one myself, with the same uneventful outcome.

Video: BalloonTorture.wmv (2.0MB) | BalloonTorture-Small.wmv (0.5MB)

Last night, I had a spot of fun with the olds...
I was lying down on a pillow and drinking my bottle.
Meanwhile Mum & Dad were finishing off their dinners.
When I decided that what the room needed was a bit of excitement.

So I put my bottle down, got the eye contact of mum and dad, and then stood up - without holding on to anything for support. As soon as mum and dad began to clap, I knew I had their attention - so I lay back down and returned to my bottle. I was cool as a cucumber but mum and dad were very excited. They were startled at first of course but very proud that I had a new skill.

I was just checking that I can still get their attention when I want it!

• I am getting smart. I realise that most meals are followed by something sweet (fruit, yoghurt or custard) and have started holding out for the sweet stuff at the end.
• I'm starting to get particular about which foods I will and won't eat. I don't usually like anything new the first time, but once it is familiar I will happily eat it. Although Mum - I really don't like mushrooms, so please stop giving them to me :)
• I can high-five, wave and occasionally I will blow kisses. This isn't new though!
• I am going through a beautiful period where I go down to sleep like an angel in the evening - without even talking to myself for a few minutes first. However, we're still negotiating over where I need one sleep or two during the day....
• I often get in fits of giggles, particularly when I am playing with dad or am over-tired.
• I love standing up in my high chair even though mum & dad don't like me to :(
• I'm very chatty, I've got a lot to say! I can say he-llo, mum, dad, bob, bub...its a fun game to try and say what you are saying.
• In fact I love saying: bob bob bob bob bob bob...mum wants to know who Bob is?
• I've started singing in the shower. Who did I inherit that from?