A Parent's (and Maybe Grandparent's) Pride and Joy

So...have you ever been at a friend's house and they ask you, "Isn't it amazing what ____ just did?"  Or have listened to someone tell you that each day with their child is incredible because so much is changing and developing.  And while you smile and nod, respectfully of course, you are really thinking, "Seriously?!?! No, this is not amazing.  Watching your child blink is not just short of a miracle. It's boring."

Mike and I are now those parents.  Although, while the things Matthew does each day excite us, we are fully aware that they are probably not that cool to you.  That said, they might be cool to Matthew's grandparents.

Below are a few videos of Matthew.  I will reiterate that what you are about to watch is not miraculous, it's boring.

1) Grabbing and shaking Tilly on his activity mat

2) Matthew's first step towards doing a pull-up:
 

3) Matthew and I playing patty-cake and babbling 

 
4) Rocking which will one day lead to rolling over