Teddy the Climber

Teddy has taken us by storm.

It all started with his wanting to be like his sister. I always put a stool up for Nayeli while I'm cooking dinner, and it wasn't long before Teddy was right at her heels, trying to be a part of the action. 

I was impressed by his agility and coordination at such a young age (10 months), but it was nothing compared to what was coming.

One night I was casually humming to myself as I cooked dinner and I turned around to see this. Keep in mind, I did not even know that Teddy could climb up to a seat, let alone up the chair! I'm pretty sure I gasped out loud!

I knew Ben was not going to believe me, so I went and made sure Teddy was secure and then snapped this picture. Because OH. MY. GOSH. he was only 11 months old and I was not prepared to have a child that coordinated yet.

The next day he was able to hoist himself onto the couch and climb up to my pictures. I've decided that nothing in my home is safe now.

To tame some of the climbing adventurer in Teddy, Ben helped me blow up an air mattress for the kids to climb on in the living room. They loved it, although I don't think it deterred Teddy from climbing other things. Oh well.

Anyone want to put their money into the pool guessing how long it is before he breaks a bone? Here's to hoping I can save him from himself, at least for the time being.