Now that I can walk, going to the park has become a regular part of our weekends. This is video from of our first visits early in July.

The more Mum & Dad get out of the way, the more fun I have. First I had to get them used to the idea that dirt really wasn't that bad to wear (or eat). Now, I have to convince them that they don't have to control every swing and slide. I took my first big leap in that direction on the weekend... They were coddling me on the slippery dip, doing everything possible to ensure I didn't fall. Then we went on the swing, which was fun. After getting off the swing, I walked 20m back over to the top of the slippery dip, climbed on and pushed myself off to slide down. Dad had rushed around to wait at the bottom, but I didn't need him. I came to a nice stop and gave him a huge proud grin.

I think they got the point, as Mum & Dad then started jumping around, giving me kisses and generally embarrassing me in public.

Video: FunInThePark-Small.wmv (3.2MB) | FunInThePark.wmv (8.0MB).

Mum, dad and I were playing in the lounge room last night when I decided that it was probably time I walked. I've been pulling myself up on things and walking around furniture since January / February.

So I just stood up unsupported and walked ten steps across the room. Then I stopped, stood there for a while and then promptly fell over.

You could have heard a pin drop. While mum and dad lifted their jaws up off the ground, I took another six or so steps and walked over to the couch. The I was off. Zigzagging across the room ever so daintily! Mum & dad were in shock and forgot to cheer at first - but they made up for it later with lots of kisses and hugs. Lucky! or they would have been in trouble!

Later mum compared my walking to being like a cautious tip-toeing cat-burglar...but I don't understand what she means by that?

So what have I been up to? Let me think....
* I now have loads of hair but still not enough for a pony tail :(
* I have eight front teeth, 3 double teeth with a fourth double tooth about to poke through any second now.
* I've worked out that a kiss does not involve teeth.
* I have decided that I need a bottle in the middle of the night.
* I love playing on my bike, with my basket and with musical toys.
* I have been regularly taking two or three steps between things but am yet to really launch myself :) Do you think it is time yet?
* My favourite foods are cheese, meat, fruit and yoghurt. I still don't like mushrooms even though mum feeds them to me almost daily. Do you think she will get the picture soon?