Mr Independent

Cooper is definitely getting over his clinginess, which is just fantastic!  He still grumbles a bit if I leave the room, but is putting his ever-improving crawling skills to work to follow me around.  He also is becoming increasingly happy to wander away from me.

He showed his independence again at Rhyme Time today.  Shortly after arriving, he was off, doing his little meet 'n' greet thing... crawling around, stopping here and there to smile at, flirt with or try to kiss other babies and mums.  He then plonked himself right near the front, so as to have the best view for watching Sam lead Rhyme Time.  Every now and then he would turn around and face the crowd, assuming, I'm sure, that they were all there to sing and perform just for his viewing pleasure.  So cute.  He was so happy and well-behaved down the front all on his own.  Here's hoping that lasts!

He is turning into such a little boy!  I mean, he is still a baby, of course, but at the same time, he is looking more and more like a little boy to me.  I love it!  Really love it!  The independence, the ability to express himself more, the curiosity, the playfulness, the interaction and relational stuff all developing - awesomeness!!  Babies are cute, but I like kids much more.  I'm loving my little boy so much!  He melts my heart.