Keeping us on our toes

This post is heavy on Carter pictures 'cuz I have a lot of catching up to do-once you see how cute they are, I'm sure that you won't mind one bit! It has been so fun to watch Carter's adorable personality even further develop over the past few months. He has been able to stand on his own since he was 9 months. Since then, he has taken several steps on his own, but is still clinging to tables and furniture most of the time.

• Carter has inherited Mason's love for the broom and they will fight over it frequently.

• And what little boy's day is complete without playing in the cupboards and banging around with a wooden spoon?

• When the boys were both newborns, it seemed like my day revolved around feeding them.

That doesn't change much as they get older, they just are able to take a more active part in the process! Carter thoroughly enjoys his meals, snacks, and desserts.

I found a good deal on blackberries a while back and Carter and Mason loved them. Carter had to eat his only wearing his diaper, though. The first time I tried keeping his pants on...but that didn't work out so well.

He will often resort to trying to eat his toes when he can. :)

• Carter has a really big appetite and will often eat more than Mason. He gets very upset when he wants something to drink and we haven't figured it out quick enough!

• We have two of those Leap Frog fridge toys that play music and these can keep Carter occupied for quite some time.
• He loves dancing and music. He really loves the start theme music to "on demand" for the sprout shows. I have to admit that it is kind of catchy. Once, I thought Carter was asleep and that music came on and he popped right up with the hugest grin on his face.

• Carter is very serious about brushing his teeth. He will carry around his toothbrush for long periods of time. One time, we had lost one of his or Mason's and Mason was brushing his teeth. Carter was pretty much hysterical that he couldn't brush his at the same time.

• And I couldn't close this post without mentioning Carter's love for the toilet brush. Whenever he realizes that the bathroom door is open, he runs (and yes, it is possible to run while crawling), squealing and laughing gleefully towards it.

He heads straight to the far corner and immediately picks up the toilet brush and starts banging it around. I don't know if you can tell, but his expression in this picture is one of pure delight.

• All of his energy does eventually catch up with him. He is such an angel all of the time, but especially when he is sleeping. :)

• We sure love our Carter and are so happy that he is part of our family.