Bright Lights

Olie had is one year checkup on Wednesday. He came in at 25.5 pounds and 31 inches – that’s 70% for weight and 90% for height. The doctor was very impressed with his walking skills. (O even goes backwards now.)

Olie at NYC Marathon

Olie continues his obsession with sirens. On Tues. night we were home and Olie started going, “Rrrrrr, rrrrrr.” I listened and, indeed, there was a siren. We rushed to the window and, score! - a big, flashing, fire engine was coming down our street. Even better, it stopped at the corner. Sweeping Oliver up, the two of us ran down stairs, (Ok we took the elevator, but we ran to it.) And there on the corner were two big, red, fire engines. Olie was entranced. We stayed for a good while investigating the flashing lights and all the shiny levers and knobs – we were that close. Olie kept leaping up and down in my arms with excitement.

When we returned home, Olie insisted we read every book with a fire truck in it. Then for the rest of the night he kept going around the apartment saying, “rrrrrr, rrrrrr.” He was reliving the excitement and sharing his experience with Dad. (No really, I’m not projecting here. Our books say children will engage you in this kind of communication.)

Chad and I are also learning that we have to be careful what we do, because Oliver now immitates us. Last night Chad kept putting a block on his head and Olie did the same. Giving a much more positive spin to the term "block head." Today as Olie was playing silently by himself, I noticed him trying to place a block on his head again.

Olie is also really progressing with his signs. He consistantly signs "more" and "milk" and, pointing to other favorite objects, will move his hand as if he's trying to sign. I'm pretty sure he's doing "light."

Not a block head at all, he's really a bright lad.

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