One day...

... David will be so mad at me for posting these pictures, but I had to document what it is like during bath time with David at 9 months. He is fearless! He is suppose to sit in the "toddler" part of the tub but recently he has tried climbing out and thinks it is oh so fun! So, not only do I need to wear a rain coat for the splashing but now I feel I need to add special gloves to keep him from slipping as I repeatedly say "sit down" and plop him in the water. It is really fun to see him venture out and explore, but we are trying to put a stop to it at the same time. And you would think after all those years I spent taking care of kids I would remember what step is next, but for some reason I am at a loss. My question to all the experienced moms out there is "what should I do?" Do we go straight to the "big tub" or have you found a transition that works? We would appreciate any advice... it seems they invent something new everyday and I don't want to spend money on something that doesn't really work. In the meantime, here are more entertaining pics...

"Am I doing something wrong mom?"

How can I stay frustrated with this sweet face??? He is quite the charmer!

Yes, this is David standing completely up, legs totally straight. Fittingly enough, he has a monkey puppet hanging out of his mouth!

He sits down long enough to chew his rubber duck for a minute and then he is back to work!