Daniel's speech is still lagging behind. He can say "mama" and "more." We are hoping with the help of a speech therapist recommended through the Lee's Summit School District that we may get him to be more chatty. He babbles a lot in his crib before falling asleep and waking up, so we know he can say "dada" and other sounds, but he can't when asked. Generally he gets irritated when you ask him to say anything.
Understanding words is completely different. Bobby and I are honestly astounded at what he understands. When reading picture books to Daniel, he can point to almost anything we ask. Amazingly enough, if it's a word we haven't taught him yet, he uses process of elimination to pick the object. I don't know if this is normal behavior for a 19-month-old or not, but I'm impressed! We are also amazed at what he notices. I moved a decoration in our family room to the living room while he napped, and he was very quick to point out that the decoration moved.
Some of Daniel's favorite activities include using his tool set, building with Legos, reading, playing outside and in the garage, running around in stores, putting together puzzles, putting shape pieces into a shape sorter, riding around on his big wheel or Thomas the Train, and feeding his dog (pretend play).
He is very eager to help. Daniel loves to clean (I love this about him!), enjoys putting the soap in and closing the dispenser to the dishwasher, shutting the door, and pushing the start button. He also loves doing and watching the laundry, helping daddy put his work clothes (or his own clothes) in the dirty laundry, and helping mommy "cook." He also loves all things vacuum. The other day we were in Kohls and went by the section with the vacuums... you would have thought the kid was in Disneyland! He's so funny.
Here are some pictures to show off our handsome little 19-month-old. He's growing up so fast!
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