Ian is getting better at feeding himself toast and the "melt-in-your-mouth" puffs (video below). He would be more than willing to grab the prunes (pictured above) and stick those in his mouth, but it is a lot neater to feed these to him with a spoon.
We got a new microwave yesterday. I am making sure it is centered.
One final step. Kim enjoyed some popcorn last night, so the new microwave passed the ultimate test.
If you click on this picture, you will get a better view of Ian's sixth tooth (top--on the left as you look at his face).
Feel free to try these moves at home--Ian is willing to give you pointers if you are having trouble perfecting them on your own. Move One (above): Safely get into a crawling position. Be sure that you thin your lips and open your eyes nice and wide as you do this.
Move Two (for advanced athletes only): While you are tucking your left arm under your body, swing your right leg up and over your left leg. Focus your eyes on an imaginary spot on the ground about five inches in front of you.
Move Three: Look at your toes as you get into an exaggerated push-up position. For those wanting a challenge, hold a pink slipper in your left hand as you perform this move.
Move Four: Make a "kissy face" as you lift your eyes in a typical push-up position. For those who have mastered the basic move, place a slippery advertisement under one of your hands to continue working on balance and coordination.
Ian and the magazine basket clashed the other night. Here are the round-by-round highlights. Round One (above): Ian grabbed the basket as it was trying to escape.
Round Two: Ian gazes at the basket and wonders how it could possibly be ranked second in the world in the CBWL (Child Basket Wrestling League).
Round Three: Ian quickly realizes why this basket ranks so high in the league. The basket swiftly and effectively put Ian into a "handle hold" and worked hard to keep the little Schleicher immobilized.
Round Four: Ian's only escape move was to throw himself (and the basket) toward the couch. Ian gained the advantage in this round because he was able to use his eyes again and could look at more than just the floor.
Final Round: Ian was declared the winner after he performed his famous "foot-in-the-basket" move. You guessed it: Ian maintained his first place ranking in the CBWL with the victory.
