* His growth has slowed a lot (thankfully!). He shows 27lbs on our bathroom scale and he is only slightly taller than last report - probably 33.75 or 34". He is in 24 month and 2T tops and bottoms. The 2T bottoms are still a bit long, but those with an adjustable waist are fine. I have him in 7 1/2 shoes. (This is giant for his age).
* Nate walks super super fast, as fast as a run, though I think what he does isn't officially a run due to the style. He almost can jump. (He will try if you ask him to though). He climbs up anything and moves stools, and rocking horses, and little push cars, to stand on to get to things he wants up high.
* He isn't speaking all that much more than last report, but does nod yes and no. When he nods no, he says "ne ne" so this is close. This nodding is huge in terms of getting his point across. He says mama, dada, choo-choo, doggie, kitty, light, balloon, knock-knock, dot. He also signs "more" and "all done" which also aid greatly in communication.
* He understands nearly all we say now. He follows simple instructions.
* He really loves Thomas on TV and train toys.
* His fine motor skills are developing quickly lately. He can put duplos (preschool sized legos) together, and likes to put duplo people on other pieces. He also is getting pretty good at some our puzzles.
* He sleeps from about 7-6:30 with 1 or 2 wake-ups. He naps between 60 - 150 minutes early afternoon.
* He likes to sit on Jack's potty seats.
* He loves to wash his hands and "brush" his teeth in the sink. (Basically he likes water).
* His eating is sporadic, some days he eats a lot, sometimes not much at all. He LOVES his pretzels (they are gluten free). This and french fries are his favorites. More allergy news, I am pretty sure he is allergic to barley and probably to tomatoes and peas. He may only ahve issues with fresh tomatoes, we need to experiment a bit with that.
* He has a lot of teeth now. I think he is still missing his 4 canines and maybe 2 others. I can't keep track anymore:)
* He likes books quite a bit, especially those with Thomas, trucks, flaps that open or different textures.
* He is attached at the hip to me (almost literally). He isn't so excited about being held by Steve or anyone at this point. He is fine with the sitter we have on Friday mornings for him, but he isn't excited to see her when she first arrives. He cries a bit when I leave, but gets over it pretty quickly (or so she claims:) However, he is fine going out and about and waves to people and smiles. It is more separation issues, than it is stranger anxiety.
