May 2000

Update May 20, 2000…Hello and Happy Spring! Matthew is enjoying his first real spring and loves to go outside and play in the grass. Although he isn’t walking on his own yet, he is close. He can crawl like a champion and his Daddy is amazed at how fast he can go! Matt thinks it is fun to crawl backwards and see where he ends up. He thinks he can also climb anything he wants to, and always gives it a good try. The stairs are fun, but no challenge, so he is looking for bigger and better things. Next thing we know, it will the big maple tree in the back yard. Matt’s speech is coming along. We think his first word is ‘Kitty” in reference to our cat Goober. Matt loves his kitty-cat! He also likes to play peek a boo, so-big, tag/chase with Daddy, and give lots of hugs and kisses. Mommy thinks it is funny when Matthew moos like a cow whenever he sees a picture of one, or hears the word! Matt has had a few changes in the last couple of months. He finally got some teeth. Just the 2 lower ones, but it is a start! He also has gotten glasses for his nearsightedness. At his last eye appointment, the Dr. felt it was time for glasses. We picked them up today and he is doing well with them. Although he won’t keep them on all the time yet, he doesn’t seem to mind wearing them for short periods of time. His Aunt Heather and Aunt Joan think he looks very scholarly, and call him ‘Dex”. Matt’s Aunt Jill thinks they make him look older. Daddy thinks he looks like a yuppie, and his Grandma and Mommy think he just looks adorable. Matt is eating everything in sight, now that he has gotten into the big-boy food and no more babyfood. He especially seems to like anything that anyone else is eating. We think his favorites are still mac and cheese and pizza, with yogurt a close second. He is getting good at drinking from a cup and better at feeding himself. Matthew and Daddy have joined a swim group and go swimming every Friday morning. At first, Matt seemed in awe of the “giant bathtub”. But now, he and Daddy swim and play games and sing songs and have lots of fun! Matt is practicing his doggy paddle and breaststroke for when he swims in Mamaw’s pool this summer. We hope you like his new pictures. Feel free to sign his guest book! Have a great Spring!! _____________________ Home / Photos / photos and news / new pictures / Original home page