This month Max mastered a LOT of animal sounds. He added the oink, moo, quack, meow and elephant trumpet to his repertoire and never misses a chance to use them! He loves finding animals in books or on tv or in real life and pointing and making their sound. He also loves to pretend to be a frog and ribbit:
He also fell in love with puzzles this month and is getting pretty good at the big ones with the knob handles. He can't always get them in just right but he puts them in the right place at least. He really likes the one that makes the animal sounds when you get the piece in correctly.
He still isn't using a lot of words but he will shake his head yes or no. Mostly no. He's sure of what he wants and will make sure you are too! He's starting to point to objects in books if you ask "where is the frog?" He seems to get a little better at that game every night which is fun to watch. He reads the same books over and over and over and never seems to tire of them.
We had to turn his carseat around because his poor little legs were so squished. They recommend keeping them rearfacing until 2 but I think our cars aren't really made for that, or our carseats, because his knees were about in his mouth. Like most things, Max didn't seem to care much one way or the other. He's still pretty laid back, as long as you know what he needs.
He became attached to his gloworm this month and wouldn't go to sleep without it. He'd snuggle up to it when he rolled over in bed and carry it around with him sometimes.
We also heard a really sweet story from his teacher...One day, a new little girl joined the class who was used to taking 2 naps. They only get to take one nap in the Chickadee room, so mid-morning she was really tired and went over to the quiet corner and curled up. Max went right over and patted her on the back. Then apparently, after going back to playing, another little girl went over to the quiet corner to lay down as well and Max's teacher said he looked at her (the teacher), let out a big sign and went over and patted the other little girl's back as well! :) He's not as into snuggles as Jack was (or still is) but he does run in the door after school, straight to me for a hug. It's so sweet! As soon as he gets the hug though, he's ready for dinner. He wastes no time running from me to the dinner table!
He's still eating really well and isnt all that picky. He loves fruit, especially pineapple and raspberries and eats his weight in yogurt, just like Jack. He likes chicken nuggets and fish sticks and sandwiches and pesto pasta too. Veggies aren't quite as good - he'll eat peas and corn but that's about the extent of it, for me at least.
He absolutely loves playing with Jack and I love watching them when they don't know I am! They love to chase one another and throw balls back and forth. Jack is so very good with him and Max just giggles and grins. Max also plays a lot differently than Jack did at this age. He watches every move Jack makes. He will get out all the animals and pretend play with them, just like Jack does!
Max loves life! He's almost always smiling and just enjoying whatever is going on. He keeps us giggling and smiling too, which is one of the greatest gifts we could ever ask for! Keep it up Max, keep it up! Love you sweet pea!
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