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A Climbing Daniel


This week we went to the doctor, all of us actually. Daniel went and he is 23 lbs and 31 inches tall. I went and we do indeed have a baby growing inside me. Jason also went but I don't remember what for so I guess it doesn't matter. Anyway, our pediatrician told me that Daniel is at the age where he will start to climb. Literally the second we walked through the door he started. He now tries to climb over the arms of the couch, on the coffee table, the chairs, the shoe rack, and his table and chairs. So far no casualties yet but I am sure eventually we will end up with broken stuff or a broken Daniel. We discovered today that the main reason for his climbing is that Daniel wishes for everything in the house to be used as a slide. I think that if he had his way half the house would be a playground while the other house would just be full of his drinks and snacks.

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Josie said…
Mel! I'm so happy to hear from you! Wow, I can't believe your little guys is so big! Trit's Jackson is quite the climber as well, he makes me so nervous, but nothing phases him. And congrats on your "news"! Exciting! So happy for you! Hope your pregnancy goes well!
Jade said…
You're having a BABY?! YAY! I'm so happy for you. Phew. Yay. Both phew and yay. Hope you're feeling OK.

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