Sunday, October 2, 2011

Bastian: catch-up

Bastian,
You are 17 months.  Your vocabulary amazes me.  If you don't say a word spontaneously you will repeat it every time.  Really!  Anything we ask you to try to say, you attempt it, and it usually is pretty intelligible, aside from the normal phonological processes for your age.  The one exception to that is your sister's name...don't know why but you have a hard time with even the shortened version "Lu," your approximation is way off.

You also combine words, and frequently now!  This past week you started saying "more ___" (insert food item) all on your own, and you follow it up with a please too!  Other favorite phrases are "my ball" (or whatever object you do not want your sister to take from you), "no puddle" (you don't have rain boots so I can't always let you splash around, much to your dismay), and "bye ____" (daddy, mommy, etc.).

You are growing more and more independent, not wanting me to hold you or your hand as we walk through parking lots, down stairs, etc., and you are very stubborn about it!


More things you hate:  getting your diaper changed STILL, when Roofus walks under your high-chair while you're eating and rubs against your feet, getting your hair washed, band-aids or other things stuck on you.


Things you love: balls are definitely still your favorite, now followed by airplanes, doggies, birds, and kitties.  I don't know if it's the influence from your sister, but you are in love with animals just like she was/is.  You are very social and say hi/bye to EVERYONE we pass by, which is very cute, but sometimes I feel bad because people will actually ignore you!




Almost ready for church on a typical Sunday  morning









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