Fast Times

I cannot speak for my parents, but these summer months are going by fast. Last summer, I know I was outside a lot, but this summer I'm really enjoying it. At daycare we have been spending lots of time outside playing in the pool and the sandbox! The summer has also been filled with baptisms, birthday parties and fairs.

Since my birthday I have been enjoying some of my birthday presents. I have enjoyed my pool from Uncle Adrian and Aunt Jeni. I'm also getting good at my shape sorter, which keeps me occupied for more than 5 minutes. I've recently become interested in my animal puzzle, which talks back! To all my young friends - don't let the puzzle fool you...you can stand on it to make the animals talk rather than place the pieces to the matching animal!! Enjoy!! My favorite toy continues to be a ball. I'm getting really good at throwing them and I can also say, "ball" so now Mom and Dad know what I'm talking about. Java and I have even starting our own chase game, which has been fun. Unfortunately, the video didn't work out so I'll have to try again later.

I've been starting to build the communication gap between my parents and myself. Instead of screaming (which I will do once in awhile) I will point to what I want. At first Mom and Dad would tell me what I was pointing to, but what they didn't know was that I wanted what I was pointing at...I didn't care what it was called. Again...teaching the parents. I have to give them credit, they seem to be catching on quicker.

Recently, I broke my 7th tooth! I've been working really hard at this. There have been many sleepless nights, lots of Tylenol, low-grade fevers and lack of appetite but alas it has surfaced. Now that I have a 7th tooth I can eat corn-on-the-cob! I also see how much Java enjoys her food so I thought I would try it...twice. It's not bad!

I continue to get into everything. I enjoy bookshelves, entertainment centers and going under tables. Recently, I have enjoyed pulling books off my bookshelf in my room and rearrange my closet even though Mom insists I do not have to help with that right now.

One thing I've been doing in the last months is trying to talk more. I really have "ball" down, but I can also say, "hi, daddy and mama." I am also making dog and pig noises. I haven't gotten the monkey sound down, but I can dance like one!

I hope everyone is having a fun and safe summer.

Love to all,

Simon