Standing, clapping, meowing, and rolling balls

Just a quick update on Everett. He can now stand. He's getting more confident in his ability and will let go of whatever he's holding onto and stand for several seconds on his own. Ev man has also figured out how to clap. When we clap for him, he gets all excited and claps while shaking his head and looking at the ceiling. Pretty cute. I really need to work on getting more video clips. One of the times he claps is when he puts a ball into his Drop and Roar Dinosaur. It was so fun to watch him figure it out. I could see the wheels turning in his head as he figured out how to place his hand just right on the ball, put it up to the hole, and get his fingers out of the way to push it through. Just the cutest thing ever. Everett has also said his first word, which is still being debated because it's an onomatopoeia. Ev's mimicked the cats for a long time, copying their pitch whenever they meow near him. But the other day, he clearly said "meow." Yes. My son's first word is apparently "meow." Not "mama," not "daddy," "meow." Silly silly boy. Anyways. It's a work day tomorrow and it's supposed to be rainy, so I'm throwing some diapers in the dryer, taking a shower, and going to bed.