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| I had to bribe him with a Graham Cracker.... |
"Catch me if you can, Mom! Your toddler may be on the go from morning ’til night as her energy level and desire to explore collide in a whirlwind of perpetual motion. Your mission is to provide lots of opportunities for safe physical activity, both indoors and out. Some little ones like a slower, quieter pace and that’s fine; a mellow toddler may tend toward drawing, puzzles, or listening to stories, so give her what she wants, Mom, and embrace her individuality. And speaking of individuality, keep in mind that some kids may be chattering away by now while others have fewer words in their verbal repertoire. Try not to worry or compare, as some late talkers don’t bloom linguistically until age two (check with your pediatrician if you’re truly concerned). At this stage, it’s wise to update your childproofing efforts every month or two to keep up with your child’s new abilities, (like opening cabinets and climbing stairs). Plus, lots of toddlers this age are prone to daytime wandering (it’s time for a “streets smarts 101” lesson) as well as night wandering (try a gate across her doorway). Other toddler sleep problems include night waking and snoring (generally harmless, but check with your doc to be sure there’s no medical cause). And even though your tot is still focused on “me, me, me!” you can start to lay the groundwork for how to be a friend. First lessons include sharing and cooperating and using words instead of physical aggression to work out disagreements. There’s a lot to learn, but you’re a great teacher!"
I just can't get over how smart this kid is, he amazes me every day. His mischievousness is ridiculously frustrating but totally endearing all at the same time.
He is learning to use a fork, has mastered regular straws, is using the railing and going down stairs well, he is starting to do things like balance on one leg and go up on his tippy toes, still following instructions really well and saying words here and there. He babbles a ton in multisyllable bursts so it's clear he's pretty close to just talking non-stop all day long ;)
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| My aunt sent Andrew a shirt from the local store back home :) |
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