"Walk this way...Talk this way!!!"

This was one of Caleb's biggest weeks to date in his short life. Over the past 7 days, I have been working a HUGE job and have had to work from 10-15 hours a day. Over this time, I have missed Tammy and Caleb terribly, not only because I love them but because I don't want to miss any milestones in Caleb's life. Of course it had to happen, Friday night, when I was working a very late night, Tammy calls me to tell me about how Caleb has taken his first little "shuffle" step. And then while on the phone, he takes another. (sigh) I can't believe how fast hes growing up.

Tonight, (Monday) Tammy and I are sitting at the dinner table while Caleb is having his dinner. I was telling Tammy how, while Caleb and I were driving to Tia's, I could have sworn he said Da-da. I never expected to hear him say it again so soon. Tammy and I were talking, and Caleb looks at me, smiles and says with much determination, "Da-Da." I was so proud. Caleb's first actual word was directed at me. While Tammy and I were boasting about our boy's accomplishment, he locks eyes with Rylee, our dog, and says, "Da-Da." Oh well, its progress anyway. Right?