July 11

Another fun month has passed with my sweet little buddy.  I'm so lucky to get to hang out with such a fun kid each day!  He's had many adventures this past month.

Loving My Gym more than ever after his birthday party there!  He's moved up a class, so I am no longer in the play area with him.  This also mean he's really having to work on his listening skills.

 

Speaking of his birthday, he and Captain America are rarely separated.  A great present from his friend, O!

 

He also really enjoys doing science experiments every week.  Really hoping to keep his interest in science and math strong as he grows up!

Our 4th of July was pretty low key (he falls asleep before fireworks start!) but he and sister had a great day playing together!

 

We even had the pleasure of having our friend, E, come to play for the day!  And we got to have...

  

A wonderful impromptu playdate with friends!

One of the best things about this month has been watching him play more and more with his growing Little Sister.  Every morning, he comes down to breakfast and asks for me to take their picture together.  I am more than happy to oblige.

    

    

So much sibling love!

Height and Weight

Weighing in on our scales at 55 lbs. and 44 1/8 in., our gentle giant continues to grow and grow!

Personality

Still continuing to grow in confidence!  He's even started answering some of the questions at his My Gym class now (he tends to stay quiet in bigger groups, but talks mine and Daddy's ears off!).  My shy guy is slowly becoming more adventurous. 

Developmental Milestones

So much going on as we begin to prepare for his assessment next month.  Daddy and I have filled out numerous scales and questionnaires as we prepare for the doctors.  It's becoming apparent though these scales that it's very possible he has some gross and fine motor delays.  It is very possible that they are due to his size and how quickly he's grown, so we are hoping that some directed occupational therapy will help him overcome any delays quickly.  Thankfully, there doesn't seem to be anything more seriously concerning, like autism or anxiety. 
 

He continues to grow in his sophistication of language and his memory still amazes me.  His throwing and kicking continue to improve as well.  And he's started to take care of his potty business by himself.  He still needs reminded to go, but he'll now go by himself when told and take care of business.  He's filling a jar with pom-poms each time he goes so as to earn a prize and he seems to be receptive to this motivation, at least, more receptive than any other reward system we've tried!  He knows all his letters and sounds and continues to work at sounding words out.  He can sight read several words as well. 

Fun Tidbits

Our swimming classes this summer have been a big success!  He now jumps in without fear and "swims" underwater towards us.  Just have to keep working on floating and reminding him to come up for air!  We've signed him up for another set to keep his progress moving forward.

Goodnight, 

LBM

Little Buddy's Momma