Rye, 14 months

Rye is using the signs for "book" and "more" more often, asking for the Richard Scarry books by saying "Buh?" and putting his hands flat together. He's also added the word "cheese" to his repertoire, and the sign for "eat" (food, instead of milk). He says "trusssch" when the trash truck comes to get the garbage, and gave a more convincing rendition of "truck" when an old Land Rover pulled up next to us in a parking lot once.

He can climb onto the couch by himself now. He thinks this is awesome. Mommy, whose chaotic desk is just behind the couch, isn't as excited. Rye also can let himself off our big bed, going feet first and sliding down to the floor. He likes to stand up at the kitchen counter and snack on grape pieces or Joe's Os cereal, or lunch.

He is getting accustomed to walks in the neighborhood with Daddy to fall asleep. During a particularly trying night, Daddy went to his room to try to soothe him, and Rye met him at the door. "Shoes?" he asked, hopefully.

Rye could walk if he wanted to, but since he wants to do it perfectly and feel secure, he's not doing much walking yet.

He LOVES to play cars and likes his bulky wooden cars the best, and his Viking Toys cars second best (these are better for the sand and outdoors, anyway).



Rainproof.

Enjoying the waterfall at the Arboretum.



New music class