It's been too long since I added to this blog and now our second child is nearing 21 months. He is still getting used to eating food, sometimes spitting it all out after chewing it for a whlie. We love watching him when he has the motivation to eat on his own, using the spoon on his own to scoop his food makes him look like he's really growing up.
In terms of words, he knows probably around 200 words. However, sentences would not exceed three words. Most used phrase would be "don't do that" with a wave of his finger. He's pretty cute when he gets angry and doesn't have the words to speak, so he babbles something in an angry tone. When he is smacked, he would say something like, ow, ouch. Words he's still trying to say include water = dada, tofu = egg.
The most fascinating thing about kids is how different they can be from each other. They have their own character and the boy is very affectionate, coming to us and pulling our faces close to his or patting me enthusastically to get my attention "daddy daddy daddy!"
His favourite toy is any ball, whether we are in the shop or at home, if there is a stack of toys, he will seek out the ball first. He is pretty accurate with his throwing - maybe a baseballer in the making or a basketballer.
He likes to follow his four year old sister around and copy whatever she does, even the manner in which she says things, he will copy. He draws everywhere, on the wall, on the security screen, even on the tv if he could reach. He climbs everything and enjoys being chased around the house and pushing his truck/bus around saying "ready? go!"
Parenting is really enjoyable and it shows us how the simplest experiences with our children can be so rewarding.
