Monthly Archives: May 2009

Ryan’s Standing and Walking Progress

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Just the other day, Ryan figured out how to stand up without holding on to anything.  Once he got it the first time, he did it every time following without a hitch.  In this video, he shows how he figured out how to do it by starting on his hands and feet.  The very next day, he figured out how to do it without even using his hands, just by getting up to his knees and standing from there.  We don’t have any video of that yet, but here’s the video of him going from all fours.  You’ll also see how far he can walk and how well he turns corners.  He’s a fast learner!

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It’s been too terribly long since I’ve updated, so I’m bound to miss a few things.  Anyway, Ryan is more and more of a joy.   He went from taking 2-3 steps very cautiously to cruising the whole living room and turning 180’s without falling down within one month.  He gives hi fives, claps his hands and will show you “how big is Ryan” on request.   His favorite word is still dadada.  On a special occasion I will hear mamama.   His one Dr. visit found him in outstanding health.  It worries me that I haven’t had to even test his temp in several months.  I’m sure the monsoon is coming.   He’s fallen in the growth percentile from 95 to 60 which the doctor says is still fine.  It must have something to do with Ry refusing to eat again.  He’s still loving his formula but doesn’t have the patience to chew – we’re working on that.  We celebrated his 1st birthday recently.  All the Michigan aunts and grandparents showed up,  plus a few cousins.  Great party, thanks to all who attended.

We also recently took a camping trip.  Ry tends to not sleep as well when away from home, so it was a bit of a challenge to get him down for his two naps plus bedtime every day, but it was worth it.  Lots of fun.  I got cold at night but Ry was snug as a bug cuddled up to daddy.

I need to work on Dave to get a few more pictures up.  I think Ry has grown so much.  He’s up to 23.6 lbs and 30 inches.  He gets heavy very fast.  Mom has got to grow some muscles!