Archive for December, 2009

Dishwasher

Monday, December 21st, 2009
Spencer helps unload the dishwasher

Spencer helps unload the dishwasher

Some kind of help is the kind of help, that helping’s all about. And some kind of help is the kind of help, we all can do without — Shel Silverstein (from Free to be you and me) One of Spencer’s favorite toys is the dishwasher. It has become nearly impossible to load or unload [...]

Blackberries!

Friday, December 18th, 2009
Spencer likes blackberries, but we don't like the mess

Spencer likes blackberries, but we don’t like the mess

Keeping with the messy eating theme, here is another shot of Spencer making a gigantic mess eating blackberries. We might hold off on these for awhile.

Messy eater

Friday, December 18th, 2009
Spencer eating penne with butternut squash sauce

Spencer eating penne with butternut squash sauce

Spencer seems more and more interested in what we are eating. The other day I made penne with butternut squash sauce, and Spencer really wanted to try some. I think that he liked it even more than we did!

New Sweater

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Spencer ready for  a walk in his new sweater

Spencer ready for a walk in his new sweater

Several days ago we received a wonderful forest green sweater hand-knit by Kathleen Harriman for Spencer. It fits really well, with a little room to go. What great timing too, since it has been pretty chilly lately.

Climbing down

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Spencer climbing down the stairs

Spencer climbing down the stairs

We have been working for several months with Spencer to get him to climb down things safely. That is, not head first. This includes beds, couches, and stairs. He is finally starting to get the idea. Every once in awhile he still tries head first, but after a little reminding, he goes back to feet [...]