Sign language

Kaio started using the sign language we have been teaching him for several months. We were giving up, since we just looked a bit silly in public in signing at a baby that just stared back at us.We started showing the Baby Einstein DVD on first signs and it really helped him.

Several weeks ago he started doing the 'airplane' sign when he saw or heard planes flying over.

Two weeks ago he started doing the 'all done' sign (to say he is finished with a meal or his bottle) and recently he has been doing the 'food' and 'more' sign. It is adorable and he seems to be very proud of it. We are as well, since it will help our communication until he develops more verbal skills.

Kaio is walking more and more. He still crawls but he is risking longer distances.

Yesterday we had some friends over for lunch who have 18 month old twin boys. Kaio was a bit intimidated and shy but when they started playing with his toys he joined in! He normally is very social with younger babies (since he is one of the bigger babies in his nursery room) and I think bigger children are still a bit of a mystery to him.

This weekend we are also dog sitting a puppy. He is in Kaio's (and Vinny's) face, but overall he is very interested and intrigued with the little 'doggie'. He points at them and says - 'Do Do'

Here are some recent pictures. It's to show Kaio's Belgian roots. (I am sure Oma will love it!)
1) I am a thirsty and Belgian!
2) Oops, you caught my red handed!
PS - the bottle was empty!!!!
3) Eating his yogurt all by himself. (although it requires a lot of concentration)