Discovery

I don't think I am being too sentimental when I say that one of the most fun parts of parenting is seeing the world through the eyes of your children.  When Abbey figures something out for the first time or finds something new and exciting, I get a kick out of it, too.  Dylan's only about seven weeks old, so his adventures in exploring the world around him are pretty limited.  Thankfully, the makers of baby toys actually know what they're doing (although I will reiterate that I don't understand the need for the louder volume choice on musical toys!)

Our Jungle Gymini was always a big hit with Abbey (and still is, now that she is on round two with it.)  Dylan likes it as well.  He is not a fan of laying flat on his back most of the time, so we tend to prop him up on the Boppy when he is chilling out playing in it.  The other day, he figured out that he could make the elephant move by hitting it with his fist.  To those of us that have mastered cause and effect (well, maybe not mastered, or no one would make bad choices, right?) this may not seem monumental.  To a little guy who still hasn't quite figure out how to maneuver that same fist into his mouth?  This discovery was huge.  Just call him Columbus ladies and gentlemene.

Hmmm, this little elephant makes noise sometimes when Mommy or Abbey are playing in here with me.  I like when he makes noise.

Aha!  I hit him!  That's what makes the toy move!  Hooray!

"Listen, I know you think that the Tiger Woods scandal is important.  But Mr. Editor of People, I don't think you understand.  My little brother made an elephant move!  I think that deserves your cover story this week."