The days have sped really quickly past us, and Antonio is developing just as quickly.
He can now easily get from sitting to standing position with support from the wall/chair/table/bed in a few seconds.
When he crawls, he moves like a rocket or a baby on a sugar rush.
When he 'walks', he takes confident large and quick steps, all the time focusing intently on his final destination or object.
When he wants something, he will reach toward it with his arms, hands and body.
If he does not want something offered to him, he will either make a sour face or use his hands to push the object away.
When presented with two items held in one hand, he can reach without hesitation for the object that he wants.
He has grown so strong, one of his favourite activities is tearing paper in to two, and marvelling at the consequence of the action.
Another indication that he is extremely in control of his physical body is his firm grip on objects when he picks them up. For oddly shaped objects such as plastic bottles or cups, he will know where is the best position for holding them after trying the fit for two to three times.
He shows his curiosity with enquiring looks and tentative outreach of his hands toward his object or person of fascination.
He shows his preference for children or other babies by turning his head toward any one of whom he spots when we are out.
He holds conversations on his own, and even tells us his thoughts about some things or actions he goes through. Only thing is, we do not understand baby language...
And just this morning, around 8.30am, he managed to complete the second half of his bowel movement on the
baby potty! This is only his second attempt, and despite his protests while trying to get him to sit on the potty and when he was sitting on the potty, the need to go was too great to ignore.
Our favourite though is the large smile that appears on his face at the same time that his eyes light up when he spots either daddy or mommy, and the way he lunges or dives toward the person whom he wants to be carried by.
Statistics wise, weight is between 11.9 to 12 kilogrammes and length from head to toe is between 73 to 74 centimetres.
Antonio receives his first set of colour pencils! He is deciding what to do with it. (Taken January 28)
He is handed a piece of paper to begin translating his creations from brain to reality, but as you can see, he has other uses for the paper... (Taken January 28)
"Chocolate covered peanuts make interesting sounds when contained within an aluminium foil packet!" so says Antonio. (Taken January 28)
Here, he demonstrates the intricacies of employing a folded wood fan in entertaining oneself. (Taken January 30)
Doing a *huge* stretch. (Taken January 30)
The little big boss relaxes in his high chair. (Taken January 31)
