It's almost July. Well, really, it's the beginning of June, but in the grand scheme of things it's almost July. I was just looking back at the pictures of Liam when he was born, and it boggles the mind to think that it was almost a year ago. I'll write the weepy post next month though!
Just in the past two weeks, Liam has made amazing progress in his gross motor skills! He now crawls forward (though he has a special way of doing it that involves scooting forward, rolling to his side, sitting up, and starting all over again.). So he gets everywhere he wants to go. He also pulls himself up now. Since he's been cruising for a couple of months already, pulling himself up helps him be even more independent, and he loves it. He stands on his own (no hands!) for longer periods of time, and has even taken a few steps on his own (though he tends to lunge forward, which doesn't help.) We have started going to Gymboree classes once a week, and I'm sure with time those will help his motor skills as well.
In speech/language development, he now knows what a horse says (neeeeeay) and sometimes knows what a duck says (in Hebrew it's ga ga ga). He'll give a hug on demand, and asks for light to be turned on when it's dark (he uses the Hebrew word for light.). We know his language development is going to be slightly behind due to the fact that I speak only Hebrew to him and Brian speaks only English.
Even though his language skills are slightly behind, he sure does know what he wants, (and doesn't want) and makes sure everyone around knows too! At Safta and Saba's house, his new favorite thing is to go for walks in the stroller with Saba. They have a routine. They go to Kroger, walk around, then stop at the bagel shop and Liam eats his puffs and drinks his water.
The food issue is a bit worrisome, and I'll make sure to ask about it when we have our 12 month check up. Liam eats almost anything that is pureed, but will only eat cheerios, cookies, puffs, and crackers as real "solids." Anything else he'll toss on the floor and shut his mouth so tight nothing gets through. We're working on trying new things.
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| My first taste of ice cream! |
He still loves his toy farm with all the animals, and his play table with all the activities. Peekaboo is also a favorite! And of course, he still loves books. Books make everything better!
Reading to Liam is something that Coby is awesome and amazing at. Liam loves it when Coby reads to him, or plays with him. And Coby is getting better and better at being gentle with Liam and reading his cues to know what he wants and doesn't want! He's a super big brother!!!
So the birthday is coming up in less than a month, and we have the party all planned out. Elmo is the official theme. Elmo cake, Elmo decorations, and even a personalized Elmo outfit! We can't wait!!!
