Look, Ma, No Hands!

My big boy Gedalya discovered that he can let go for a brief moment while standing. He first did it at 10 1/2 months, and only risked it on my bed. But by now he is a pro and lets go of the furniture constantly while standing anywhere in the house.

Gedalya Learned...

...Many different things!
Zusha and I taught him where the lamp is. Now he points to the light and says, "Pa-paaa" for "Lampa."
He also learned where his "kepele" and "nezele" are (head and nose) and "kalenachka" (knee), too.
Outside, he points to cars and says, "Ka" for mashinka.
He learned how to wave bye-bye all by himself!! And he says "Baba" along with it!
I'm very impressed with my baby boy! He's not even one!

Gedalya Finally Figured it Out!

I like to "test" Gedalya by asking him to show me each family member. He points to each one when I ask. But when I ask "Where's Gedalya?" he points to me!
Today he was standing next to my bed as I was trying to wake up. One finger was pointed at me and another to himself. He said, "Tulya, Mama." I wonder how long he was trying to figure out the answer to my "riddle?"

Another new trick: Each night I do the bedtime routine for Zusha:

(Me)(Zusha)
Gute Nacht
I Love you
Gei Shlufen
Farmach Tirele
Farmach Oygalach

Last night I began the routine, and Gedalya chanted the entire thing in the intonations that Zusha and I use! He didn't say the words, but he babbled in the beat of the chant. I was so impressed! He's 11 months now.

Gedalya is 10 Months Old!

In his 10th month, Gedalya experienced his first snow. We all went to a hilly area and Gedalya tried to climb up the way he saw his brother doing.

Snow Days!!!

We had a few snow storms this year. And I know two people who couldn't be more thrilled!

Here are some of those snowy January days...

January 2007 Photos

Gedalya, 9 Months Old

We were all sick at that time, so his 9 month photos aren't that "professional." But at least he's showing off his red curls!