We have had a fun month, with the boys enjoying playing together more and more...Noah is really all over the place and interested in all that Drew does - good and bad! Drew loves it, as long as it doesn't interfere with #1 - Drew, of course! But they do love each other, no doubt!
Drew's imagination is certainly the center of almost all that goes on with him these days. Whether it's playing and acting out scenes/stories with his animals, cars, or super heros, or telling stories at bedtime with Daddy, the boy is constantly creating things in his mind and we LOVE it! Super heroes have become a new obsession lately, especially Spiderman! He has never seen a Spiderman show, movie, cartoon, book, anything before this occurred, so they only thing we can figure is the other boys at school must talk about it and he has latched on like no other! Anything Spiderman is a must have in Drew's eyes! He also loves Lightning McQueen as a close 2nd I'd say, but Transformers are making a quick move up the list too!
We have started to play "Highlight/Lowlight" at the dinner table in the evenings, trying to get Drew to recall his day and what was a favorite and something just the opposite. He's still trying to grasp the concept, as he ends up repeating the same thing most nights, even if it didn't occur that day, but he's making gains and seems to enjoy the idea at least. We are starting to hear some more of our phrases come back at us lately which at times can be hilarious, or incredibly frustrating or inappropriate. A favorite is when he asks us a question, followed with a firm: "Mommy, Yes or No!" (A phrase I use alot to try and get a quick and direct answer!) An unfortunate one however is "I don't care!" - not a fan of that!
The plight of potty training continues and getting quite fatiguing - it's become some what of a power struggle, especially at night...with Drew saying he needs to go potty 3-4 times after being put to bed, and simply dawdling through the entire routine - oh, how it grates on our nerves! As for day time, it seems completely hit or miss...I joke that we will just try again when he's 12!
He is certainly wanting to become more independent in things, daily tasks, etc., which is wonderful, but certainly can be a struggle of patience on our part to watch it take for seemingly forever to get done what we could help with in mere seconds...but he's getting dressed by himself, gets himself buckled into his car seat, wants to wear underwear, just about tries to do everything himself and his way - when he wants of course! When we want it done, well, that's another story! :)
He continues to talk obsessively about playing on a soccer team...he wears his jersey as soon as it comes out of the laundry, and loves to wear his soccer shorts and shin guards too. He talks about all the games he's going to play and that we will be there to cheer and shout for him. He loves to make a list of people that will be there to watch him - oh my! We did get to go to one of Daddy's indoor soccer games again recently, a big highlight for Drew, though we spend almost the entire time just exploring the arena, but what do I know?!
He does love to play with Noah and does love to help and teach him games and such, when it is on his terms. Favorites that both boys love to play together is chase, tickle, and they continue to love the tunnel and the new circus tent - they get the biggest kick out of playing there together! We were able to go to the zoo this month with a short break in the heat (high in the 90s, ha!) and for the first time, Noah really seemed to get into it, able to see the animals, etc., so that was fun and exciting to know they will both be able to enjoy it now for all it's glory!
Noah just LOVES to be outside! Oh my! The boy could care less about the heat - it's been over 100 degrees and he'll walk on the patio barefoot and just have the best time! He loves to carry around the golf clubs, chase after balls and is even starting to kick the balls around some! He will stand at the back door (has a full length window) and bang and cry, or reach for outside, or bring us his shoes - all signs of desperately "I want to go outside!" I am looking forward to cooler weather so we can say Yes more than No!
He is certainly a Momma's boy - seems to have increased some this month, with more separation anxiety becoming apparent. There are Sundays where he starts to cry as soon as he even SEES the nursery door - he just does not want to be away from us! Gratefully, that has not been the case at his preschool - yeah! A true blessing to not start the day that way! But oh, how Mommy can get fatigued with always having to be the one...to feed him, carry him, comfort him, put him to bed, change him, bathe him...the list goes on, you get my point! But there are moments that Drew wants nothing to do with me, and only Daddy will do, so I take comfort in my Noah for now, for that soon will change...
We have started to lead the weaning process this month with Noah, going from 4 feedings to 1! He's not been super happy about it at all times, but he's done well with it overall, and LOVES his whole milk. We needed it to be done as a family, but as a Mommy, I certainly dragged my feet on it, and I'm sure I'm more sad about it than Noah...but he is eating so well with all the table foods and drinks great from a sippy cup, so he's thriving and doing just great! It will be nice when Mommy doesn't HAVE to be the one for all of that! We've had lots of good snuggle time though to make up for it - he'll just hold on tight, or lie down with me on the floor and just sigh in content - so incredibly sweet! He gives great big wide open mouth kisses on cue and hugs too! Love that he can express love back!
He is more and more expressive and gets the biggest kick out of us repeating back his sounds with him - he just giggles! Drew loves to play along too! He loves "Uh-uh", and certainly does that one on purpose more than we'd care for. But he's also learned to give High Fives and blow kisses! He loves to copy/imitate us as well - a great one recently was trying to jump - Daddy jumped up and down a few times and so Noah tried too - bending knees, getting real low to ground and coming up, and marching his feet real high - adorable! He makes some of the funniest faces and expressions and he knows it! He'll stick out his tongue or suck in his cheeks - he's just too cute! He's also understanding so many things now - we are both shocked at how much he 'gets'! Truly an amazing creation of God!
Both boys are growing great! Drew is in 3T clothes, but only those that run long. He wears size 9 shoes and measures at 42 inches (>97%) and 32 lbs (50%). Noah is in size 12 month clothes and size 3 shoes, measuring 32 1/2 inches (97%) and weighs 21 lb 10 oz (25%).
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