April

I was going to wait to until the end of the month to post because we are going to Brazil for two weeks to visit family. But, I started thinking about how much Gael has developed since they saw him last October and decided that vacation pics alone will be a separate post.
Gael's weight has remained the same for several months, but he has gotten much taller and almost slender. We had to go back down a size in diapers and he's getting alot of wear out of his clothes. He is not shy about his likes and dislikes, although he is starting to warm up to balloons. He thinks everything is a drum, including puppies (sorry Lola). He will feed himself provided the food is sugar coated or made from chocolate. I'm trying out some "sneaky chef" recipes, but I've considered just drizzling Hershys syrup over broccoli.
At school, Gael's has two best friends and he cries when they leave before he does.
Yesterday, Gael started walking and today he is playing futebol (soccer)! The video below is long, but oh so impressive, at least I think so. Actually, about a month ago he took three steps and then showed no further interest. I think it was a confidence thing.
Today, I let Gael play with my cell phone (never a good idea) and its whereabout remained unknown for the rest of the day, even after I moved every piece of furniture (at least the house got a good and much needed sweeping). I kept fighting the urge to blame the lost phone on Gael, since I gave him the phone and I vaguely remembered seeing it on the floor when Gael pushed the power button which is why calling it did not disclose its misterious whereabouts. Finally, when Gael got home it was only amatter of time before he went to check on his stash in the bottom drawer of the bathroom vanity and voila!
Well, I hope you enjoy the pictures and video! And, I'll post more when we get back from our trip.