21 months

On Thanksgiving Day 2010 Max will be 21 months. I have been looking through his old pictures quite often lately. It's so fun to look back and see that he has always made the same faces and grimaces. He has always had a spunky personality and he loves to laugh. He really enjoys exaggerating his laugh and being silly. He has such a tender heart and I love it when people say he's a Momma's boy. What Mom doesn't want their little boy to adore her the way we adore them? Tantrums are in full effect. The books say to ignore the behavior, but sometimes its hard. If we yell at him for making a bad choice, he gets his feelings hurt. So we say we are sorry for reacting that way and give him a hug. I know the best way to discipline him is to explain why he shouldn't do things instead of just saying "no". But its tough when you are short on time and cranky. No excuse, but I am trying to work on it. Max is such a picky eater. I find that I cannot give him snacks because he will not eat at meals. It's hard, so I try to have healthy small snacks to give him. He seems so skinny to me, but he is healthy. Here are a few more things he is up to.

Max loves playing with his little sister. When she cries he brings her the paci or pats her. It is the sweetest thing to see. He is such a sweet big brother, crossing my fingers that lasts!!

In the past week Max has used the potty (#1)....TWICE! I know it doesn't seem like much, but he has asked to use the potty. Our pediatrician said that realistically we should start at 24 months, but it was possible that we would be training Max and his little sister at the same time since boys take a while. We bought one just in case he showed interest. We are not going to push it, but if he asks we'll help him. Oh, and he likes to take off his clothes sometimes and say "nayki" (LOL). So I'm thinking he'll get really good at ripping his diaper off if he wants.

Most of his friends from our moms groups are all turning two. These parties are so fun! He really enjoys running around, climbing and jumping. Also, I love getting ideas for his 2nd birthday, which is only 3 months away. This is from Grace's birthday party at Gymboree.

Max and his older cousin Isabel goofing around at Cheddar's.

His new favorite cartoon is Little Einsteins. He is a little obsessed!! When it comes on he screams "Tein Teins" an he loves "Ra Ra", aka Rocket. I found some DVD's and a toy rocket on craigslist for just $30. Pretty good deal if you ask me!!