Puzzling

Matthew has been spending a lot of time with his puzzles lately. Pulling the puzzles off of the shelf, dumping the pieces on the floor, and then putting each piece back in place. He wants someone to "help", but that usually just means he wants someone he can talk to, or do animal or machine noises for as he handles each piece.

His cheese has improved as well

"more puzzle, more puzzle"

Unfortunately, shortly after returning from the beach, Matthew's new found puzzle solving ability led to him solving the puzzle of his crib. As a result he had no problems climbing out, leaving his room, and meeting his parents at the gate at the top of the steps. So after a few nights of Matthew climbing out in less than 60 seconds, he was upgraded to a toddler "big boy" bed. He has gotten better at staying in his bed, but he still runs to the top of the steps to holler for Mama when he wakes up in the middle of the night. Watching Matthew climb out of crib on the video monitor was similar to The Great Escape.....

"I'm going.....out"