Oliver loves to imitate and loves to help.
Oliver is turning into a big boy before our eyes. On a daily basis it seems as if he demonstrates that he knows, or can do about three to five new things. At this point we wonder what he doesn't know the word for as he points out nearly every object and names them off, often startling us (Where on Earth did he learn the word for that!?!?). He tries to repeat most of what we say now (dangerous!), and he spouts off full sentences:
Dinner time has become increasingly easier as Ollie has become almost completely independent at the table. He has mastered using a fork and spoon without assistance (he can even scrape up the last spoonfuls of yogurt in the bottom of a cup). And he has the ability to drink from a normal cup, although sometimes the urge to "spill" it is too much fun (insert innocent-sounding "Oh No!" here). Needless to say, we don't trust him with a big boy cup all the time.
Also on the food front, I am overjoyed to report that Oliver is finally eating some vegetables other than sweet potatoes and peas!!! Don't get me wrong, we are lucky that he is overall a very good eater, just not when it comes to the veggies. But, he now does brussel sprouts, green beans, sweet bell peppers, and kale (in chip form) too! There is hope for him yet.
Another big milestone is that Oliver has used the potty a few times successfully, although it has mostly been good luck and timing on our part. We continue to encourage Oliver's interest in the toilet and praise him for sitting on it, but that is as far as we have gotten so far. Hopefully, he will become more interested in that big boy skill soon. Mom and Dad are ready!
"Daddy light candles. Oliver blow them out."
"Mister Sun hiding clouds. Come back."
"Oliver stuck. Daddy help you."
"Mommy pick up more pine cones ... for Oliver."
"Look, baby polar bear ... right there."
Although he refers to himself mostly in the third or second person and tends to gap articles, prepositions, and state-of-being verbs, his ability to express complete thoughts is increasing exponentially. However, in typical toddler-fashion most of his sentences revolve around directing those around him to do his bidding, and he can be very bossy at times. He used to throw in please and thank you into most requests... we need to get working on that again!"Mister Sun hiding clouds. Come back."
"Oliver stuck. Daddy help you."
"Mommy pick up more pine cones ... for Oliver."
"Look, baby polar bear ... right there."
Dinner time has become increasingly easier as Ollie has become almost completely independent at the table. He has mastered using a fork and spoon without assistance (he can even scrape up the last spoonfuls of yogurt in the bottom of a cup). And he has the ability to drink from a normal cup, although sometimes the urge to "spill" it is too much fun (insert innocent-sounding "Oh No!" here). Needless to say, we don't trust him with a big boy cup all the time.
Also on the food front, I am overjoyed to report that Oliver is finally eating some vegetables other than sweet potatoes and peas!!! Don't get me wrong, we are lucky that he is overall a very good eater, just not when it comes to the veggies. But, he now does brussel sprouts, green beans, sweet bell peppers, and kale (in chip form) too! There is hope for him yet.
Another big milestone is that Oliver has used the potty a few times successfully, although it has mostly been good luck and timing on our part. We continue to encourage Oliver's interest in the toilet and praise him for sitting on it, but that is as far as we have gotten so far. Hopefully, he will become more interested in that big boy skill soon. Mom and Dad are ready!
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