Alexander is 1.5 years old! In the past month he has mastered walking and in the past week has realized that walking is more efficient than crawling! Now, he wants to carry things with him everywhere he goes.
He is adding words quickly to his repertoire. The kids are having fun adding to his vocabulary and have a running list of words in the playroom that they have taught him. Kate is trying to teach him to spell words and Anna is teaching him songs.
Alexander is very curious about everything! He is into all the cupboards, toilets, closets, bins, baskets, bags, drawers, and bunks! He is ALWAYS waiting for an opportunity to sneak into Max's Lego room. Occasionally, I allow Max to indulge him with some Lego time and Alex gets right to work, dumping bins, organizing bricks and arranging figures!
He is getting into crafts more and more. From coloring to play-dough. He has unrolled many washi tapes and been covered head-to-toe in stickers. Dry-erase books and water painting are huge hits (and especially useful when trying to help other kids with homework).
Alexander loves being outside. He is always up for a walk! Any opportunity to dig in the dirt and play with chalk is always a messy success! The thrill of the slides, bikes, plasma cars, sleds, and swings gets the biggest reaction out of him.
He works so hard to keep up with the kids, that he has worn holes through his jeans. He follows what he sees - screaming, playing games, being a pirate, eating like a big kid with a spoon, having tea parties, stirring the toilet water with a sword, hugging and kissing plush friends, brushing his teeth, reading books, spelling words, and dancing...keeps everyone giggling!
