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A little summary of the month:
* Imitates how we try to give him hints when speaking. "Today we are going to the lllll____, library". Now he will say "mommy I want some mmmmm____, milk"
* Started allowing us to do some flossing after we brush his teeth
* Helped start seeds for the garden
* Started trying more challenging puzzles 16-24 pieces with a border
* More intense crying/tantrums
* Started sleeping in a twin bed. Refuses to sleep in the bed in his "new" room, but will sleep in the one in the nursery (where he was sleeping in the crib). One step at a time! 4/28
* Really enjoyed Easter egg hunts this year, and still did not want to sit with the Easter bunny.
* Went to his first play - Aladdin Jr. put on MGWS 5th graders 4/17
* First SMORES of the season
* First beach trip of the season and we watched a seal rescue
* Attended preschool in the park with Uncle Jon 5/3
A little summary of the month:
* Helped out at the Dr. appointment by pushing buttons so we could hear the heartbeat
* More interested in pretend play - grocery store, food prep, tools, driving, etc.
* First time attempting to play a board game - Candyland, but also likes to play Memory/Match
* Working on learning how to cut/use scissors safely
* Working on learning how to use the pedals on his bike
* First REAL movie at the theater Curious George for the Mommy & Me free movie day
* New favorite books Green Eggs & Ham and Cat in the Hat
* Finally saying "milk" instead of "nilk"
* New phrases "I don't NEED to", "that my favorite" "sugaring" (aka shivering)
* Attended first Maine Maple Sunday - Merrifield Farm in Gorham
* Trying more complex puzzles
* First "selfie"
* First big cold/cough of the season
* I will say "somebody is _____" and he will say "that somebody's name is ______". Example "Hmmm, somebody is tired" and he will say "that somebody is Braden!"
* Visited the dentist again and next time he will sit in the chair himself
* Started a toddler open gym class
A little summary of the month:
* First ride on an airplane - travelled to Georgia to visit family
* Met cousin Riley for the first time!
* Starting to recognize more numbers as we continue to do the daily calendar
* Went with the preschool kids & teachers at Eva's school for about 30 minutes on his own
* Can now open the back sliding door, so will let Sage in and out through out the day
* Chosen for the Pull-ups Potty play date (House Party)
* Says "ooze" for use
* Mixed up some bath paints & used them for the first time
* Met the twin babies for the first time: Sam & Claire
* Visited Chuck E Cheese for the first time for a birthday party (Georgia)
* Attended Eva & Riley's baptism (Mommy & Daddy - Godparents)
* Attended our 3rd friends Valentine play date (first one was when he was 7 months old)
* Finally comfortable riding around on Buzz Lightyear four wheeler
A little summary of the month:
* Still working on starting statements with "may I have" "I would like" instead of "I want"
* A few cute phrases "you walk hind me", "mommy or daddy you play toys me", "want to read a book for me"
* Working on getting Braden to dress/undress himself. He does really well with pants & socks
* Started a movement class with a few of our toddler friends
* Beginning to use correct tenses: I threw it, good throw, caught it
* Went for the first ultrasound and saw a picture of the baby
* Started creating "tot trays" with fun learning activities for B to choose
* Will sometimes state when he is peeing in his diaper (infrequently, inconsistently)
* Practicing holding writing utensils correctly through tot trays & tracing fun
* Started counting things out on his fingers 1-5 & will put up 2 fingers for his age
* So sweet & helpful when mommy was sick - getting blankets, rubbing my back when I "spit up"
* Started doing a calendar activity each morning: month, day, date, weather, season (updated it in March)
* Finally convinced him to try pineapple - he wasn't in love with it, but he will eat it every once in a while
A little summary of the month:
* Happy Half Birthday Braden - celebrated on the 5th with a little banana raisin bread & blowing out a candle.
* Started saying "I want, I want…" singing a little song. Working on saying "may I have…please"
* Starting to interchange using I and Braden when speaking about himself
* Talks a lot about what he hears, "I heard it"
* He likes to be helpful "Braden pick it up for you!"
* If I say please or thank you Braden will resound "mommy say thank you Braden"
* Went for a ride on an elevator, on the way back out he asked if we would ride the alligator again!
* "Gettin' busy in here" as he is spinning around - meaning dizzy.
* Loves having books in his crib (the pile is getting higher and higher).
* Went ice skating for the first time and has his own rollerblades for around the house
* Christmas this year he was very interested in his nativity and the Christmas story. Recognizing Mary, Joseph and Happy Birthday to Baby Jesus. He was scared of Santa "Braden no like Santa". He really enjoyed opening presents and helping others open. He loved opening a Christmas book each night and reading it before bed. We also had a Christmas countdown, which involved acts of kindness (separate blog post coming soon - hopefully)!
* Loved the train display at the mall and riding the escalator
* Current favorite phrase - "look what MY found"
* Visited the LLBean light show with family
* Attempted potty training and decided B is not quite ready yet!
