Big guy Cameron

An update on my baby's progress is in order! So for all you Cameron fans, here's the news. Cameron is growing two new molars. His hair is starting to get long to the point I agreed with Tyler yesterday that it is beginning to resemble a mullet. (How are we supposed to have him still enough to cut his hair?) He is a runnin' machine and loves getting into everything imaginable (this makes it hard to take him to other people's houses), but Tyler and I are glad he is inquisitive and are excited to be able to help him explore the world. He has discovered to go down stairs or get off of furniture he needs to go feet first, and his latest thing is to turn on and off the TV repeatedly. It turns out he finds the Simpsons very interesting and will watch whole episodes on TV (I think it's the bright colors). He is getting to be a cleaner eater, is starting to take food on plates and is holding a utensil, not using it yet, in his hand when he eats with occasional stabs at the food. And he eats almost everything, thank goodness! And he insists on feeding himself only. Whatever keeps him interested in meal time is okay by us! He is finishing his last can of formula (making our grocery bills much lower now!) and now drinks soy milk--he still has a milk allergy. He is sleeping through the night finally!! while I am still trying to do so. He isn't one much for talking or signing although we are working with him on it and have been for some time. He does say "Hello" when he holds something up to his ear that, to him, resembles a phone, and will sometimes sign "all done" or his favorite "more." We're trying to teach him to wave, something he doesn't do yet either. He is still very good natured but doesn't take being told what to do well. When we tell him sternly not to do something he mostly just laughs and continues. If we physically stop him he gets very angry. What I usually end up doing is waiting and when he is gone from the scene, I somehow make it impossible for him to do it again. But all in all, if one child proofs their house well like we have there are very few things you need to stop them from doing; that is what I think is the best approach. Who knows how this independence is going to pan out in the future? Can anyone say teenager? It will be good for me to learn how to channel his tendencies in a constructive way now. He likes other children a lot and likes to play with them. The other day at the mall he ran into a little boy who was nice to him and Cameron made him an instant friend by giving him a nice hug. His favorite game to play with other children is run around, chase, and scream! Who didn't love those games? Also, he has discovered the joy of pulling toys behind him and pushing heavy things, like strollers and carts, in front of him. Overall, he puts a smile on Tyler's and my face every day and we love him so much!
(These pictures are over a month old but I think they are so great! For anyone wondering I am trying on new shoes.)