Jude Barnes: A Rudie Nudie Judie Update...

So much has happened over the past 6 weeks. It is amazing at how quickly Jude is developing, sometimes just overnight! He is definitely not a baby anymore and is growing into a very independent little lad. We recognise every minute we spend with Jude is precious, and love the little personality he is developing. He is a very ticklish little boy that laughs uncontrollably if you touch his ribs, under the arms, under the chin, on the tummy, knees, arms and feet. He also laughs at any noise you make whether it be that of an animal, a truck, or even chewing ice! Presley is his best friend and finds his panting, wagging tail, and retrieving hilarious. Jude knows his own name, likes to feed himself, can drink out of a cup, brush his teeth, and is trying to win the 'loudest baby' contest. He especially likes to babble at the top of his voice bu bub bu bu, da da da, mu mu ma ma in the library and in the checkout line at Woolworths while mummy unpacks the groceries. Unfortunately this is being positively reinforced as other grocery shoppers smile, laugh and talk back to him. Jude is very amused by this and gives them his very best smile and a round of applause! Cheeky!

Here is a little summary as the time between 6 - 7 1/2 months has been a period of 'firsts'....

First tooth (6 months almost to the day..., and second tooth only 1 week later)

First time sitting up with no support (6 months)

First time giving out kisses (6 months) - beware, they are slobbery and usually end with a bite

First time clapping (6 months)

First time waving (6 1/2 months)

First 'NO' - biting mummy and thinking it was funny (6 1/2 months)

First 1st birthday party (7 months)

First pair of shoes (7 months), first time kicking them off (7 months and 1 second)

First 'furniture surfing (7 months)

First words, mum and ma (7 months)

First time feeding Presley, his whole piece of vegemite on toast! (7 months)