In the last few weeks, Alex has definitely grown into a little boy. Not just in physical appearance, but in personality. Since birth, Alex has been surrounded by everything stereotypically girl: jewelery, tea sets, pink, princesses, dolls, etc Despite that, Alex seemed to be naturally drawn to books and toys about cars, trucks, airplanes, and rockets. Everything that is, well, stereotypically boy. It is amazing.
He takes his plane and helicopter and pretends to make them fly through the air, complete with hilarious sounds to match. He also "vroom vrooms" his cars on the floor, all over the furniture, and even on our faces. Jimmy got Alex a Ninja Turtle that says "heeee-ya." Now, Alex slams the turtle into everything (including us) and screams out "heeee-ya!"
While we're in the car, he squeals with delight when he sees any type of large truck, bus, fire truck, or train. Since we live near post, there are always lots of planes and helicopters flying by our house. Alex already recognizes the sounds. He immediately looks up in the sky looking for whatever is flying up there, points, and screams in excitement.
Alex doesn't have too many words at this point. So far he says mama, dada, hi, bye, this, milk, and cat. There are probably a few more, but I can't think of them right now. He knows a few animal sounds and is skilled at pretending to be an animal if you ask him. He will waddle like a penguin, crawl around and growl like a bear, roar like a lion, etc. He constantly waves hi and goodbye to strangers and he gives the best high fives.
Although he doesn't talk much, Alex comprehends a lot (if not everything) we tell him. Even though he can't say the letters, he knows a few. If you ask him to point them out, he'll do it successfully. He's able to follow directions, stop when told to do so, and share. His pretend play is so amazing to me. He is his own person and I'm sure he'll start talking when he's ready.
Just like Amelia, Alex loves letters. He always points them out and loves books. Alex likes puzzle pieces, blocks, and anything squishy. He also enjoys destroying block towers, throwing, climbing, lift and flap books, and stickers. Alex could be outside all day if we let him.
Alex is still nursing once a day, in the morning. He is a cuddly boy who loves to give hugs and kisses. He also has the cutest dimple on his left cheek. We love his Asian fro and he only has six teeth. He loves eating rice, fruit snacks, chocolate, and chicken nuggets.
Alex is also a blankie boy. He loves his blankie and carries it around with him everywhere! The teachers at his hourly care call him Linus. He likes to pinch and rub at the corners. Sometimes he'll be cranky for no reason, but once you give him his blanket, he'll perk right up.
HEEEE-YA!
Asleep in daddy's arms with blankie
After swimming lessons, Alex's favorite thing to do is to climb in and out of the lockers.
In his car seat, concentrating on his toy
Alex loves the riding lawn mower. Amelia calls it our orange tractor.
Rocking out Amelia's sweater
While Amelia is at gymnastics, Alex plays with sticks and cones in the parking lot, ha ha.
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