Checking in: Dadadadadada

Keith's first semester as a PhD student is almost over! Classes are done and there is just one final between us and Christmas break! Wahoo! He has been working so hard lately. We are aching to get on that plane that will take us west.
Life has been pretty sweet and normal lately. Charlie had an appointment at the metabolic clinic with the dietician and geneticist. Hands down the part that Charlie liked most was crawling around on the exam table while we waited.

You see, the paper on the exam table makes neat crunchy sounds when you crawl on it, and crunchy paper is one of Charlie's most favorite things.

He just couldn't contain the excitement and his squeals were echoing down the halls.

In other news Charlie has started saying "dadadadadada" lately. After work Keith will get on the floor to play with Charlie and have the following conversation:

Keith: Charlie! Say "Dada!"

Charlie: "Aa!" (This is Charlie's favorite vowel/word)

Keith: Say "Dada!"

Charlie: "Aa!"

Keith: Say "Dada!"

Charlie: "Aa!"

Keith: Say Dada!"

Charlie: "Dada."

Keith: GOOD JOB BUDDY! Did you hear that! He said it! He said Dada! Way to go! You're awesome!

I am not sure that Charlie really understands what it is that he is saying, but it sure is fun to see Keith's excitement.