One Day at a Time...

I just had to write something down about how FAR Logan has come in just the last few months. I can remember at his 15 month check up, he was not talking at all. (Maybe a Mama or Dada here or there, but that was all.) Gradually, he began to pick up more and more words and by 22 months was talking quite a bit. But, nothing compares to the last 3 months of change. He is now stringing 3-4 words together and coming up with thoughts all on his own. He can count to 10 all by himself and knows all of his colors. (Although, sometimes the neutrals get him stuck-brown, black, grey.) He's calling himself by name now and STILL loves to sing Happy Birthday even though his birthday was weeks ago. I keep telling Shane that we have to get it on video so we can post it on here. It's adorable!! He loves our dogs and knows most of their commands. He helps to feed them morning and night by carrying one of the bowls (they're pretty big!) scooping the food in, carrying it back to the kitchen and placing it down on the floor. He will say, "Back, Booker!" and Booker will back away from him. (The dogs pay him special attention because sometimes he will sneak them a goldfish or two!!) He loves animals and always points out the animals we see out and about, even if they are pictures on packages in the grocery store. This morning he said, "Read books, Mommy?" He wanted us to curl up in our living room chair and read together. He loves books and we read many, many, many each day.

We feel like we're moving towards potty training and transitioning to a "big boy" bed (he's still in his crib.) He's doing beautiful falling asleep on his own in his crib and we've been gradually weaning him off any rocking at all at night and for his nap. He's been going to sleep at 8pm and waking up around 8am (sometimes 8:30am!!) the next morning. He still naps about 2 hours each afternoon. So, we feel like the move to the toddler bed or twin bed will be smoother now that we have gotten to this point. Potty training.....he does NOT like to be dirty or wet now. AT ALL. Yesterday, he almost removed 3 diapers. I say "almost" because he had one side ripped open and the other side was still attached....This completely freaked me out because I'm not looking forward to the day that poop winds up everywhere. Eeeewwwww. But, from what I hear this is a sign that he is getting ready. We'll see....so what comes first?? Big bed or potty training?? I'm a big believer in "windows" with kids. I think sometimes a window opens when something would be an easier transition. If you miss this window, then I think it will be harder when you finally decide to do it. So, I'm keeping a close watch on things since I don't want to do both at the same time. (That would just be crazy....)

Okay, we're off to start our day now :) Shane left for OK on business this morning and we've got playgroup in a few. I'm taking Logan with me to a meeting tonight since Shane will be gone and then it's Mommy/Son time for a few days!! I've got some projects that I'm working on so I'm looking forward to some time to make some progress. I feel like I have a ton more to post about but it will have to wait for another day....

Posted in: on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at at 8:49 AM