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 The Teddy Bear is growing up. Here's some proof:

talking and coloring

He does actually say real words, but he's not a monkey and won't perform on demand (maybe he's union and I'm not paying union wages?) so really you get to hear babble. But babble has taken a turn for the more adorable, if that's possible.

really using a spoon

He's been doing this for a while, and can also use a fork properly, but that video is 3+ minutes long and that takes too long to upload. So spoon it is. He may use it properly, but there is still a big mess to clean up.

walking backwards

I randomly caught him at this yesterday and I about died. He did it this morning for Mr. Yin's amusement before his commute.

favorite pastime

The new favored (weekday) pastime is watching trucks go by, and naming them. It's very serious business.

We sit in the grass and he points at dump trucks, trailer trucks, cement trucks, and schools busses. He'll sit in rapt attention naming them as they go by until only cars are passing, and then he'll get up and walk away.

Until he hears another truck coming.

Easter Egg Hunt 2012

He didn't feel the need to use his newly acquired skill of walking to find eggs. And once he discovered the contents, it was all over anyway.

Thank you Tish for a wonderful day!

Professor Yin, take 2

The chub that makes up his extra chin is one of my favorite things.

climbing

He's been climbing up and down the stairs for a few months now. But this is new. And I love it.

The best part is he can get down without help.

That, and it's adorable.

Professor Yin

tippy toes

He's terrified of the water if I turn it on when he's in the tub, but he was overjoyed playing with the water while safely on solid ground.