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Despite mom’s frustration, we have to admit Keegan did pretty well; …sleepless nights do feel neverending, but all considering, he did adjust quickly. In a few days he was once again the social guy we are used to, and he needed to be: he meet so many new people in these few days, and greeted all of them with his signature smile. He particularly like his cousins, Naraiana and Samuele, and he was happy to spend a whole day together with them, mom and his aunt Cinzia and uncle Sandro. By the end of the week, he was totally comfortable with the grandparents, that were more than happy to spoil him rotten, and play with him to no end, giving mom finally a break. They love to play with him, and they can always find new ways to entertain them.

grandpa and Keegan are getting re-acquainted

Cousins Naraiana and Samuele

Having a blast with the little cousins

Aunt Cinzia and Uncle Sandro

He also met one of mom’s best friends, Loredana and her daughter Francesca; he liked them right away. Next weeks will be a busy one, as more people will want to see the little guy….he is now ready for his close ups.

We have only been gone about a week, and he seems to have grown already. He now pulls himself up pretty much anywhere, and he is also able to stand holding on with only one hand (sometimes, for a few brief moments, without hands).

holding on with one hand

He is making his first steps, of course while holding on to our hands and he has learned to get off from couches or beds by himself, if we position him the right way (not head first). He is also trying some new foods, such as salmon and veal, which he hates, and some thicker veggie soups with small pasta. However, bread is definitively a favorite.

Keegan is really Italian: he loves bread

He has also increased somewhat his vocabulary to include NA NA, BA BA, MA, LA LA sounds, and he has became a pro at making raspberries, especially when he is upset (i.e. when he does not want to sleep). Finally he is now banging objects together, and we are all quite surprised by how strong he is: he can move a kitchen chair with one hand while sitting in the highchair, and he was able to hold two of those metal Chinese balls that create melodies, one in each hand, and bang them together. (photo coming soon). Some of the clothes I brought are already too small…maybe the air of Milano has something to do with it.

Daddy finally arrived yesterday, Keegan was very happy to see him, and gave him the most beautiful smile. It is great to be all and we are looking forward to these days together, as soon as he recovers.