21 Months

Technically Carver turned 21 months on September 21st, so we are backtracking a little (as usual). Carver's 21st month was a busy one for us, as previously noted we took a family vacation to the beach and then spent a few days in Bartow. Grandmama was also here in Georgia with us for a bit so that was really fun for Carver.

Carver's very favorite activity is playing outside. He would play out there all day if I was willing. We color with sidewalk chalk, go for walks, harass our neighbor's sweet cat, check the mail, pick flowers, run barefoot in the grass (well, Carver does, not me) and find things to collect (rocks, sticks, mulch, etc). We also frequently go to the park-- which is another favorite thing.

Carver's new BFF, Lucy.

Likes: pancakes, crackers, self-feeding with utensils, baths, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, wrestling with Daddy, climbing, Winston, pacifiers (no, I am not proud of this), balls-- any size, climbing into his toy bucket, pressing down the "buttons" on the top of plastic lids (like on a fast food drink-- thanks Grandmama for teaching that trick, he is now obsessed) and trying to destroy the computer printer.

Sitting in his toy bucket, reading a book. The problem is, he can't get out on his own.

Dislikes: riding in shopping carts, shopping, highchairs, having his teeth brushed, or his hair brushed. Lately he has also been a lot pickier with food-- which is extremely frustrating. I'm hoping it is just a phase.

My favorites: Carver loves to laugh and does so with complete abandon, I could listen to that all day; he is also super affectionate right now-- which I love; listening to him "talk."

My least favorites: Carver goes completely limp and falls on the ground when he doesn't want to do something-- all kinds of irritating; he loves throwing things-- usually at me-- forks, cups, toys, etc.

Verbally Carver is about the same as last month. He is saying certain words with more regularity, but he is not overly talkative yet-- at least not in identifiable words. I have no doubt that he knows exactly what he is saying. He understands probably 90% of what we say to him.

I would say we have had another really good, and pretty easy, month. Daniel has been around a little more and my mom has visited several times which is always helpful. Carver's Nana and Papa will be here this week so I am sure Carver will love that :)

The countdown to Carver's 2nd birthday has really begun. Time to start birthday party planning...