Oliver Update

My BIG boy!

I feel like I neglect Oliver on this blog sometimes just because Scarlett is going through SO many milestones SO quickly! (As do all babies in those first 12 months!)

My little man is getting so smart. His colors, numbers, letters...he's knowing more and more and more.

At preschool I've been told by the teacher how amazed she is by how much he knows. He's the kind of kid that will sit silently through a few lessons soaking everything in, so then when he's 'tested' he's on top of everything and first to answer every question. :)

He is still the kid that would rather do chores, clean, or help (even if we don't need it) before playing. For example he would rather push his sister in the stroller than run ahead to the playground. He tells me he "need to help you, momma". Okay, sure...

He's becoming quite the family clown. He's discovering jokes/pranks more, like pretending to share his food then taking it away last minute and gobbling it up. He finds that HILARIOUS. He also makes these funny faces and rolls his eyes really cute, and when we start laughing he keeps doing it because he knows he's getting attention.

He's still pretty shy but he opens up A LOT quicker to people and places. We're still being really good at exposing him to everything no matter how much he resists. Glad to know it's worked thus far. :)

Overall he's a really good kid. He's going through his usual Terrible Two "stuff" but he is such a sweetie pie. He's always looks out for his sister and VERY seldom is mean to her. He really is gentle and caring and mindful of her. He always wants to help and he actually does a really good job. He is so good at his manners. Saying please, thank you, excuse me, bless you your welcome, etc since the day he was born worked!! Even at daycare they've commented on how well mannered and polite he is even during tantrums. Haha, quite the contradiction, but I'll take it.

I'm so proud of EVERYTHING this little boy does. He is my #1 little man. :)