I'm 14 Months Old

I love to walk. I giggle so much I fall down.

I love to read books. If you ask me I will bring you over one I want you to read to me- over and over.

I am a communicator. I can say “baby”, “ball”, and “peas” (although I whisper it “pea-pea” – not sure why Mummy and Daddy chuckle at that?). I can sign “book”, “ball”, “hat”, “fan” ,“more” – also used for eat , “telephone”- which is used for all electronic devices especially those with buttons and “all done”. I make noises that signify cat (an anguished meow sound), doggy (panting), fish (sucking in of cheeks – also used for water/thirsty) and most recently a popping sound for bird. I am a great believer in the power of pointing. When I really want something I point for it….or at it. For instance, when I want fruit I point at the painting of fruit hanging on the wall in the dining room.

I love the park. I love going down the slide head first which sets a bad example for the other kids and occasionally gives me a red belly (when my shirt comes up). Come to think of it I really love to do most things head first including jumping into ball pits, under tables etc- luckily my head seems to be able to take all the bumps and scrapes I get it into.

I love playgroup – meeting lots of new “babies” and pushing big cars around. I love watching the big boys play.

I love animals. I especially love doggies! I don’t even mind if they knock me over and lick me!

I love music. Put on some good jazz flute and watch me wiggle. I also enjoy reggae, country songs and world beat. Mum and Dad don’t know where my taste in music comes from.

Outtakes

There's a reason we didn't do a "I'm thirteen months old." As Finn gets older he is less cooperative in the staying still department. This month took us two mornings and most of a memory card to get the one happy photo with the frog... Here are some of the other photos.

Happy Birthday Zoe

Presents on birthday morning. Finn is now getting into the whole present giving and opening thing (not so good at wrapping though).



Mum reading Finn the book he gave her.



Birthday dinner. Finn tried the duck (without the chipotle orange sauce), ate two pieces but decided to stick with his dinner.



Zoe's egg-free birthday cake: mmmmmmm dense. Happy X2nd birthday Zoe!

The Donkey Sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, just 10 minutes outside of town, is dedicated to the rescue and rehab of donkeys, hinnies (Donkey Mum x Horse Dad), and mules (vice versa) - think Ligers and Tigons.

The donkeys practically ooze serenity and as long as you remember not to approach them from behind, love to be brushed and petted. Zoe wants to get one for home... but I think maybe we'll just have to come back to visit these donkeys instead.


Here we are meeting Summer - a 37 year old jill.



Finn and Dad petting Danny (Zoe's favorite - but he made too much noise when we were trying to fit him in the trunk).