Another three months have passed us by and all of a sudden it's time for another blog entry...
Yes, today Dexter is 21 months old.
Since he has conquered the two biggest milestones a child his age will go through (first steps and first words) it seems as though there is little to report.
In actual fact Dexter has changed massively in the last few months. But this "massive change" is made up of lots and lots of little things...
He is unbelievably confident on his feet now. Walking. Running. Walking backwards. Tackling stairs, both up and down (with a little help of course, I'm not careless enough to let him do it alone!)
He can say so many more words than he could on my last count. I would say well over 40+ clear, understandable words used in the correct context (most of the time). And the number just keeps increasing as he has become the resident parrot, copying what we say. And being ultimately chuffed with himself when he get's it right :)
Dexter's overall understanding has come on leaps and bounds too. He can comprehend instructions delivered in a much more complex manner than he could before. I'm sometimes amazed that something I say jokingly under my breath actually get's understood.
He can recognise loads of animals by sight and follow up with the correct noise that they make.
He follows routine with minimal prompting these days too as he knows what is supposed to happen each morning and at bedtime.
He understands the concept of sharing. He often shares his food and snacks with us... whether we want it or not haha It's nice to hear from his key worker at nursery that he behaves in this same kind manner towards the other children there too.
Another thing Dexter has picked up that is so endearing is that he loves to make us laugh! He obviously notices when he does something amusing that we may have a giggle at, makes a mental note of it and breaks it out when he's in one of his funny moods. Throwing himself on the floor and pretending to fall over if his favourite. And he has perfected his fake laugh too :D He loves to play the comedian.
I feel I have waffled on here and yet it seems to be about so little. But it's hard to describe. Dexter is a little older, a little wiser and a little more coordinated. Physically he has changed very little, but his personality is rapidly developing and he is such a joy to be around.
I am so proud of my handsome baby boy xx
