Our little nosepicker

Quinn has learned that most important of skills - how to pick his own nose. On the upside, it means mommy can probably ease up some on Booger Patrol, but the downside is the back of the couch will never be the same.

On a less gross note, he has also gotten quite adept at the "Where's your (insert toy name here)" game. He has picked out a half dozen toys on request the last few days. He has demonstrated understanding of many words in this way and others. He is standing unsupported for up to 10 seconds, and can walk short distances with minimal hand-holding. He is also beginning to get the idea of non-destructive play a little - while previously he would only destroy hapless towers and train track assemblies, now he will humour them for a little while; plus he has learned how to put things inside other things, like toys into buckets or cups.

First came the toy phase, then mobility in the form of crawling. Then came exploring. Now he seems to be in a big learning phase. Now we just need to teach him that ancient adage - you can pick your nose and you can pick your friends, but you can't wipe your friends on the back of the couch.