Sunday is the big day and we're all gearing up for the big birthday celebration. Especially Jake who appears determined to be able to impress all his guests with new skills by then. I think he also knows that he's competing with one of the girls in his class for the open spot in the toddler room. He's a very competitive little guy.
Last night he walked from his bedroom, out into the den, across the kitchen, and into the dining room. All by himself - no help and no holding on to anything! It's probably 35-40 feet. Wow! And this morning while reading one of our books, Mommy signed "duck" and he signed right back! Of course, I couldn't get him to do it again no matter how many more ducks I showed him, but he did do it. And then when leaving for school, waved bye-bye to Mommy (which he hardly ever does. Everyone else gets waves but Mommy) and Steve swears he heard him say bye-bye as well. We will wait for confirmation on that as well as the first sign.
I even bought a candle (see picture) for his first birthday cake (well, cup cake - carrot, of course) but it's so cute I'm not sure I can light it. I can't wait to post pictures from Sunday's party, to give him his dolphin (shhh.... it's a surprise), and see the whole family!
Sharon
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