Milestone: Potty Training

Potty training started today. I won't go into all the details. I just want to celebrate this milestone and keep a record of it.

I asked Adam if he wanted to try out the potty and he responded positively, so I helped him get situated and... He did it! I didn't need to coax him or try to explain what he was doing, he just knew---we'd been talking to him about it for weeks in preparation. Seems our talks with him worked.

Daddy and Mommy are so proud of him and just thrilled about reaching this milestone. By all means, we're not tossing out the diapers, but we will have to make changes to encourage him through this transition.

Add the potty to the list of things we need to pack for our next trip to NM!

Good job to our big boy!

09-21-2011: Slide!

Adam went down the slide for the first time...all by himself!

Snugglesaurus to Dino Expert

Adam pointing out that his Dino Expert shirt has buttons

Isn't he starting to look more like a kid than a toddler?

Morning Mixer

Adam Loves Daddy

Matt and Adam reading at bedtime.

Adam has entered a new phase of book fanaticism. He wants books read to him before his morning nap, before going to sleep for the night and a lot of times in between. We are very happy to support his interest in books, so Matt and I take turns reading to Adam when he requests. This allows us to get household responsibilities done and still giving Adam as much of our time as possible.

We owe a huge thank you to my mom who has provided Adam with very near 100 of his books. Last book count was 102, but more books have been added since. My guess is that we're at around 130 books. Oh, my!

Our bookworm's current favorite rereads:

• Josh and Whoo Whoo
• Albert and Sarah Jane
• Me and You
• I'm Your Bus
• Colors
• Book of Sleep
• It's Time For Sleep My Love
• When I'm Feeling... (a collection of books featuring, Happy, Jealous, Angry, Sad, Loved)

This week, we've started introducing colors and counting. Adam can say "blue" and he even pointed it out to Matt last night (unprompted). Matt didn't know that Adam's sitter had been working with him on colors that morning, so he was very surprised by our little boy.

I've been taking any opportunity I can to count to Adam. We've been counting his Little People, bottles of juice, empty cd cases, buttons and cups. Adam's favorite (besides counting the pacifiers in his mouth at one time) is when Mommy counts his toes. He lifts his foot for me to count his toes and when I'm done, he puts his weight on that foot and raises the other. This can go one for several minutes. So adorable!

Another thing Adam can do is show us one. He was so excited to show Matt, that he ran from his room to the office with his pointer finger sticking out on each hand. Adam is showing more and more pride and excitement for the new things he's learning. And every time he has something new to show Matt, he looks up at Daddy with complete admiration. This boy loves his Dad a lot and vice versa.

Other things that Boo can do:

• say, rather loudly, "hot!" and point to the kitchen stove
• remember where he stuck various stickers (even when he can't find his shoes or crayons)
• hide all his clean clothes
• unsort laundry
• put Mommy's cell phone into speak command mode
• smell flowers (without touching the thorny stems of the roses)
• find Igor (aka lizard) on any wall, any time of day
• spot the moon in the sky (even in daylight)
• turn lights on/off for Mommy and Daddy
  

Crayons in Recycle Truck

A rare moment of playing by himself (and quietly)

First Wall Art

Playing in the Park (Purple)

Adam completed his first wall art this week. Adam also took the picture of his drawing. Mommy helped by holding the camera.

The first video is Adam drawing on the wall. The second video is him cleaning it off the wall. Good that we have Washable Crayola Crayons and Magic Eraser!