Ummm… What seems to be the problem, officer?

Surely it’s not against the law to have a little fun, is it?

I’m thinking of starting a self help series for other kids.  To that end, I’ve developed some sample curricula to beta test the idea.  This lesson is a mid-level lesson on “Pulling Up”.

Try it out, and tell me what you think!

Step 1: Get up on your knees, and look around to see if this is your best option for pulling up.

Step 2: If you locate a better option, get down and start making your way for it immediately.  The best options are Mommies and Daddies, and they’re mobile, so move quickly!

Notice that I maintain eye contact in order to “stun” my target and keep them from moving away while I’m approaching.

Step 3: Final Approach.  This is the part where you give your victim target one last look to assess good grab-on points.  Also, it is good to ensure that your target is not moving, or you could be in for a bumpy ride.

Step 4: Pull Up!  Grab, pull, and step.  Making entertaining buzzing noises earns you bonus points!

Step 5: Smile!  This step is often overlooked by amateurs, but I’ve found that it pays back over the long term by helping you to acquire Mommy and Daddy targets in the future.

Yesterday, M&D gave me a bag of M&Ms to play with while they were putting the groceries away.

Unbeknownst to them, the plastic bag was no match for my my brand new super sharp teeth!

I went to work immediately!

When I saw them looking, I was careful to look like I was only casually gnawing…

… and to give them waves and big smiles to throw them off…

That should be enough cute distraction!

And when M&D finally figured out that I’d been tasting the M&Ms, this is what they were left with:

I thought if I drooled on every one, that this established my claim on them, but M&D thought differently.  No fair!

After my sugar rush, I crashed to sleep rather suddenly…

What a great day!

(Ed. Note: Now we know how sharp those teeth are!)

My new top teeth are rapidly making their appearance.  I’ve got a new skill now: flashing the toothy grin!  (Oh, and having enough hair so that it sticks up is good, too.)

Lately M&D and I have been having rambunctious play time for the last hour or so before bedtime.  I love walking back and forth between M & D and laughing and smiling.

The other night, Daddy was being really silly… he was trying to take my picture instead of playing with me!  Silly Daddy!  I had to give him a big smile so he would put his camera down and play with me some more!

Really, Dad, right in the middle of my diaper change?

(Ed. Note: Sorry, couldn’t resist.  Too cute!)

Sometimes napping can be hard to do.  But that just means that there’s opportunity here.   For example, if napping could be an Olympic sport, I’m sure I could bring home the gold medal!

Here I am doing an In-Crib “Exposed Double Foot Peek” maneuver as I thrash my way to slumber.

And here’s my strong finish, which I’m calling the “Partial Blanket, Half Twist, Binky In”.  Level of difficulty:  High.  Olympic Gold, here I come!

When one binky isn’t enough…

Daddy said, “Watch out when this kid turns 21.”  I’m not sure what he means by that…

Watcha’ doin’?  Can ya’ come over ‘n’ play?

Maybe if I make some funny faces, you’ll take some more pictures of me!

(Ed. Note: Yep, I’m a sucker for funny faces…)

… ’cause they sure don’t look like mine!

… or at least they’re too far away to get them to my mouth!