Well, I missed the 18 month mark, so here is the 19 month update.
- Carter started at a new daycare at the end of August. We are all loving it! It has been a great fit for him, and we feel like he is learning so much. He moves up to the older toddler room November 7th!
- It is amazing how much he is learning and talking everyday. He has a few two word phrases and is overall good at communicating if you understand his lauguage.
- He calls himself "Tar-ter"
- At night when he is falling asleep he repeats "Dadda, Momma, Riley" (which means Maggie and Riley) over and over in the cutest sing song voice.
- He is quite obsessed with dogs. He will read the books with dogs over and over and over.
- Carter spends a large part of his day reading books - at home and at school. He is getting really good at picking out animals and making their appropriate sounds. We have even received notes from his teachers that he points out pictures before the teacher. My favorite animal sound/motion are the elephant and fish. You should ask next time you see him. : )
- At school, if you pick him up during story time he is sitting practically on the feet of the teacher who is in a chair reading the book. His neck is uncomfortably tilted back and he is 100% focused. He is excited to see us, but then we are required to sit down for the remainder of the story.
- He also loves firetrucks - the song, his shirt, his toys, when they come to visit at school.
- We have had some challenges with "gentle touches" at school, but have made great strides. Fortunately, no biting.
- Carter continues to love being outside. A rainy day is a tough day. Recently, Shannon has taught him the art of chalk drawing which he loves. Also, pretty much everyday we go visit "Cameron" the Jack Russell 2 doors down. Carter and he are buds - they run around together and chase after the ball. They are a cute pair.
- He understands the concept of "two" and likes to pick out pairs of things. Carters "two" is both of his pointer fingers.
- We have been working on colors which he doesn't seem to understand as well. This is probably just developmental, but the thought of color blind has entered our heads.
- He continues to be a daddy's boy, which is sometimes hard for mommy, but she is happy that he has such a wonderful male role model.
- We don't really let him watch TV, but on Saturdays he loves to watch a little "ootball" and has been working on calling the dogs. (See Shannon's video on facebook if you haven't yet.)
- Carter was lucky to spend over a week with Shannon who he has named "Si Si."
We love you Carter!! We are looking forward to being home with family for Thanksgiving!
