Cal Update: 8/31/11

I know, it's been a really long time since the last post.  There's been so much going on lately, I haven't been able to get in front of the computer to update the blog.

Cal will be 8 months old this weekend!  Time really flies.  Our little guy is really not so little anymore, as he is now over 20 pounds.   Factor in food and his constant fidgeting, and he is a tough guy to hold onto for more than a few minutes.

He is eating solid food 3 meals a day now.  Since the prunes, Cal has had chicken, sweet potato, pears, peas, apples, green beans, pork, mixed grains (oatmeal), peaches and winter squash.  Fruits are still the clear favorite (he is CRAZY about applesauce), with sweet potatoes a close second.  

The biggest thing with Cal lately is he has started the early steps of crawling.  He gets on his hands and knees and rocks back and forth, and sometimes takes a step or two. 

Sheesh.  It's hard enough crawling without these big blanket obstacles in the way.

When he gets tired though, he resorts back to his normal form of locomotion, which is to scoot backwards on his tummy and spin around.  It's hilarious to watch!  He can also stand unassisted if he holds onto something:

Is there something I can help you with?

Since Cal can now sit well on his own, he's started to sit in shopping carts and in restaurant highchairs as well. 

Wow, have you seen these prices?  The baby store is a racket!

I want french fries.  NOW!

Mostly we're just enjoying our time together with Cal, in these final weeks while the weather is perfect for afternoon strolls, before I go back to work and we're still living with Nana and Poppy.