Wolf says "MOO"

My little Wolf. He is growing much too fast. Learning so much already.

Disclaimer: I am NOT one of those parents that think their kid is a genius (although I have used the words, very bright, and brilliants before) :)

But there are those moments when you least expect it, and then "POW" your kid blows you away.

Take today for example. I took the boys into their room to change their diapers. Diaper changes are a squirmy battle so I distract with anything within arms reach.  While changing Bear I handed them both books to look at. W opens his book to a picture of a cow and all of a sudden he says "Cowww" . Then he turns the page and there is another picture of a cow and this time he points straight at it and says it again, "cowwwww". Then out of habit I asked "what does a cow say?" Then he looked at me with a very proud smile on his face and said "mmmmmoooooo" and started laughing.

This is a boasting mama moment because not only was a totally proud, I was shocked. It is just one of those moments when you realize how hard your babies brain is working trying to  put things together. This is kind of W style. He lays low and acts like he isn't paying attention to a thing you are saying and then all of a sudden when HE is ready he will just hit it out of the ball park. All with this confident smirk as if saying "yeah I knew that already".  Oh boy somehow I feel like I am in for some extra fun with this little guys.

The many faces of Bear 26 month edition

Here are some of Bear's milestones both big and small 

• This boy like most toddlers is a dancer. He has some pretty technical moves too such as shaking his shoulders, spinning around in circles while bobbing his head up and down often adding a few arm pumps up and down, and the popular stomping feet and and bobbing up and down. WOW!
• he can make jokes and tell stories. Often telling me that there are monkeys outside our door. When I go and check he bursts into laughter. 
• He enjoys pretend play more and more. He loves bringing me a pillow and blanket and telling me it's bedtime (unfortunately the game ends before I can get comfy)
• he is enjoying longer stories too. My MIL bought us early reader chapter books to save for when they are older but he will request it for nap time. He really pays attention when I read it. 
• he has very little interest in any other toys besides his magnetic trains and blocks. He will tell me they are "shunting the blocks" it sounds more like "Shoonts bok"
• he loves people and will always go out of his way to say hello

I can't wait to see what new little things he will learn in the following month. 

The many faces of Wolf 12 month edition

This month has been a biggie. Not only because we have hit the big ONE year old milestone but because he has learned so much. 

• He can drink from a regular cup. Although you only can give him a sip at a time because if he gets bored he will spill the water over the edge of his highchair.
• he experienced the beach for the first time, he also tasted sand for the first time if that is a milestone
• he mastered eating a sandwich neatly (this is huge because Wolf and eating neatly don't go together) 
• he tasted his first official processed sugar (birthday cake) Don't get use to it buddy you won't see it until your next birthday
• He took his very first steps in a very memorable way. (read story HERE) 
• he unwrapped his first present
• He sailed a boat... genius I tell ya

He loves books, and pushing cars around while making engine noises but most of all he loves trying to steal brothers toys. This is probably my hardest battle of the day, all day, someone always ends up upset. Luckily there aren't hard feelings for a long time. B and W are quick to make up and be best pals again. Let's see what this month has in store for us.