Getting Better at Gymboree

With work now, there is less time to blog and less time to observe Lucas's development.
I took Lucas to his Gymboree class this morning. I must said I am very pleased with his development. I was just thinking that seeing him interacting with other children gives me a perspective on how he is faring.
He used to cling to me all the time during the class. If I put him down, he will pull my shirt and refused to let go. Now, he breaks from his comfort zone and explore on his own. He will crawl to places of interest to him. He will go to the tunnel and crawl happily thru the tunnel. That is a big achievement.
He used to hate the parachute. He just did not like to be sitting on it or under it. Now, he will not make any fuss. He just sit there and look, or rather stare at his play-mates. The most interesting observation is when the instructor put two chests of 'treasure' aka toys in the middle. Lucas will be the second toddler to crawl there and help himself. I suppose he is not shy person. He will empty the chest until he finds one that interests him. If any of his play-mate takes his toy, he will not (yet) snatch back. That shows he is not aggressive. I think both are good characteristics.
I realised he matures a lot more after he hits his first birthday or rather he is developing his character steadily.