But, it seems that all the past month's upheaval over finally giving up his naps, struggling with the BM part of potty training (it's happening but not consistent yet), and being a human tornado has also moved James forward. I have been told by many that babies, toddlers, and even bigger kids will sometimes take a step of 3 back and go through a rough period of time before making a leap forward. This is what I am hoping has happened with James.
This is what I see that is new:
- Conversations! This morning it was "I go to see Si'ter (sister) on sofa!" Before he would have run out without saying anything.
- Using the games on his Vtech computer that we got for him 2 years ago. He's always liked pushing the buttons and hearing the sounds, but now he is really playing the games. He knows the alphabet, and it really shows!
- Being a big boy and letting me know what he wants. This morning, he told me "I no like it feel" when I put on the cautionary diapers (we'd had some accidents on the sofa after breakfast) -- he then said "I go have unnapants? Please?" So of course back we went. He told me he wanted all new clothes, so he got that too.
- How he is feeling. Now when he stubs a toe, crunches his foot, of starts to really feel the unpleasant side effects of holding his BMs for 2 days he can tell me "OW! I hurt! I hurt!" and, he can tell me where. HUGE breakthrough!
- More affection. He tells people "I love you!" and lately has more hugs, kisses, and enormous smiles for his Daddy and I.
I am hoping for more conversations with James. He has got a funny sense of humour and I can hardly wait to hear his take on things.
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