Arnold Update

Arnold is nearing his 18 month birthday, and has transitioned from baby to little boy seemingly overnight. Words are coming along slowly. He talks a lot, however, not in many words we can understand, although Emma Claire carries on long conversations with him. She understands Arnold. He is very loud and vocal. Just in the past week, he has added a few new words... Truck, dog (up to this point, he was saying "woof-woof" for dog), re-re (for both Rudy and Sophie), nana (for any fruit), please and nose. He is good at mama, dad-dy and uh-oh. I love hearing his little voice say words.

Arnold continues exude happiness. He wakes up every morning with a smile on his face and makes us laugh all day. Arnold is a lover and gives lots of hugs, especially to Emma Claire.

Arnold just does. If it seems like fun to dive off the couch face first, Arnold will just do it (and has more than once). He is into climbing, jumping, whacking things with his golf clubs, playing with balls, running, "Terry Tate-ing" with daddy (that is for another post) and playing with (tormenting) the dogs.

Arnold loves school and, now in the toddler room, is becoming more independent. He sits at tables for meals, walks in lines to the playground, is learning to tolerate all the snow gear, and is napping on a cot. Emma Claire loves to see Arnold on the playground. She looks out for Arnold and gives him lots of attention.

Arnold makes us happy every day.