1) Language has exploded - literally! As you recall in my 18 month post, Kyle, myself, and our pediatrician were all a little concerned about Micah's meager vocabulary which had prompted us to schedule a 21 month follow up versus the typical 2 year well child visit. I'm considering canceling. Something has clicked within Micah where he probably has at least 50 words or sounds. In addition to bus, truck, mama, dada, etc we've added cracker, apple, "mmmm" for milk, hose, oh-no, circle, up, "popper" for popper toy, blocks, oatmeal, pop and several more. It's fun to hear his little voice.
2) Wears 2T clothes, size 6 shoes, and size 5 diapers.
3) Books are still a favorite toy. His book collection has probably grown to over 50 books, and he wants us to read them to him all...the...time. Several of his books have been read so many times that they're being held together by tape, which is a wonderful reminder of how much this kiddo loves to read.
4) Eating is hit or miss with him. He's definitely become more picky, but I still refuse to have a standby supply of hotdogs or chicken nuggets in the refrigerator should he not like what we're having for supper. He's now developed a sweet tooth, and loves ice-cream, or "ice" as he calls it.
5) Went an entire week without a pacifier! Unfortunately, life circumstances have caused him to start up again, but we are now down to only at bed time.
6) Loves to dance - favorite song is "Wheels on the Bus" by Pete the Cat. Check it out on YouTube - the video is quite entertaining.
7) We've just started to begin potty training. When I say started, I mean that he plays a role in flushing the poo-poo from a dirty diaper down the toilet.
8) Loves brushing his own teeth, but does not like when Dad nor Mom try to assist.
9) Sleeping has not been great over the past month. More on that in an upcoming post.
10) Does not like having his fingernails nor toenails clipped.
11) Is growing a nice mullet. He is probably in need of a haircut, but I can already envision the kicking, screaming and tears that would accompany it. And, I guess that I'm not ready to part with those cute little curls too.
12) Continues to excel in motor skills - running, jumping, going up and down the stairs without assistance. climbing on furniture, etc.
13) Still has tantrums, but they have decreased in frequency : ) Unfortunately, he's been hitting a lot, especially when he gets angry at us. We've started timeouts, and they are not being well received!
14) Knows that a baby exists in mom's stomach, and will give him/her kisses on command.
15) Still demonstrating only a few minute interest in Sesame Street or Thomas the Train. Unfortunately, I caught him watching and enjoying the Nascar race tonight. He's still a few years away from buying any Wrangler jeans and a Kyle Busch shirt. And, several years away from attending a guy's Nascar trip out to Las Vegas with Kyle.
16) Loves to help cook, but has a better understanding that the stove is "hot" and isn't so adamant watching something cook on it.
17) Loves going for bike rides in his Burley. His tolerance for stroller rides is decreasing though. He wants to get out and walk after sitting in his stroller for any extended length of time.
18) Enjoys being given choices such as when picking out clothing.
19) Future race car or truck driver - maybe? Whippy loves to be in the driver seat of anything. On a recent trip up North, he enjoyed pretending to drive our 4 Runner.
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