These past few weeks Kent has decided show us additional skills and development from what he's been soaking up during his life! It's as though by reaching age 1 he figured now was a great time to entertain us with more! MORE a repeated word voice by parent most frequently at the dinner table with sign language attached. He emphatically expresses his desire for "more" with arms outstretched and hands begging for more and his vocal cords are squealing with delight and desire. I used to encourage clapping - which he was very good at; however, that is clapping. Sufficient. BUT lately those outstretched arms have found their way to allow his little hands to tap together. Distinguishable between a clap and more! Yeah!! It was while we were grocery shopping and he was beginning to stir. I had some crackers in my bag and gave him a portion. As I was scanning the aisle and placing items in our cart - I saw his little fingers tap together once, twice, three times!! Hurriedly I offered another piece of cracker and reinforced "more?". He beamed, I beamed. It was exciting.
Another thing since he turned the ripe old age of one - we've began having his nightly prayers in his room. Aside from Family prayer. Wade is adorable when he offers it - he uses a mild voice and says the sweetest things applicable to Kent's little life. It will be neat to hear Kent pray someday.
He instigates his own game of peek-a-boo with a blanket, his bib, or hiding behind a corner and reappearing. More like we play "where's Kent?" or hide and reappear with a "Boo!"
When I was brushing his teeth the other night, he was holding his toothbrush and was studying it closely. He stroked the bristles with a finger and then looked in the mirror and began brushing his hair with his tooth brush!
After washing hands and face in the sink after eating or after brushing his teeth an absolute thrill in his life is to flick the light switch OFF. He looks at the switch and I can see his face light up, he turns his face to look up at me as if to say "are you serious I get to turn the lights off now? Mom, that is my most favourite thing to do!" He's kicking with excitement and with some concerted effort he manages to make it dark in the bathroom. Now it's old hat, a smile still grows and his eyes light up, but with the swipe of his finger his duty is done.
He loves to play pass. Either with rolling a ball back and forth or pushing a car back and forth.
I was sitting on the couch writing out two cheques. He got the pen that was next to me and crawled over to a piece of paper and held the pen (in his right hand) and actually put the pen to paper and did the motions!! (unfortunately the ball point was clicked UP!! you better believe I would have saved those first scribbles of a newly 12 month old!)
He is getting SO close to walking! For his birthday we gave him a walker that also converts into a car that he'll be able to flintstone with eventually. He does like to walk with it and has great balance - while he's cruising along and something else catches his eye, he'll drop down and crawl over to it. He prefers to crawl. He'll walk independently when he wants to. Not yet.
When Mr.K wakes up from his naps it's time for crib acrobatics! He holds tightly to the crib rail and jumps and bounces shaking the entire crib! He talks away, showing us all around his bed, diving to each corner and explaining excitedly something of great importance to him. Wade says his intonation is so expressive - just wish we knew what he was saying. It is so gratifying to step into his room and find a well rested, happy son.
Mr. K and his sound effects. A hotwheel engine sound is a deep, grunt from the bottom of his throat. A cross between a lion and hacking up phlegm. While reading a story he pointed to a dog and did a great "ruff, ruff" It still shared the same sound from a car, but he did it more staccato. : )
Playing chase! Going round and round the race track in our home (typical floor plan of the kitchen, the dining room, the living room circle) He now can anticipate a switch-a-roo in directions and does this to dad himself. He is of course laughing uncontrollably. It's tough crawling on the floor. Our hands and knees kill after a while! How does Kent do it? I have fond memories playing chase with my dad.
Eating with a spoon! (I load it, he grasps the handle and brings it up to his mouth, partakes of the savoury spoonful, then slams the spoon onto his tray for more! - I'm working on eliminating the slam down.)
K-ompassionate Kent. There was a sad, crying 3 yr old girl in our home and Kent paused from his play, and crawled over to her direction. Before he reached her, he looked back at me and then continued over to her. He patted her on her leg and said some things. Her mom and I looked at each other and thought how cute that was.
He had his 12 month old wellness check-up with Dr. S. It's so fun to go "out and about" with Kent. I never worry (for now) about how he will act. He is so easy going and content. The Dr. is pleased with Kent and his growth and development. I am grateful for how he responds to my questions. I was telling Wade that he is the right type of personality for me. Kent is 28 1/2 inches long and weighed 18 lbs 13 oz. Band-aids from his immunizations. Little Trooper.
Another thing since he turned the ripe old age of one - we've began having his nightly prayers in his room. Aside from Family prayer. Wade is adorable when he offers it - he uses a mild voice and says the sweetest things applicable to Kent's little life. It will be neat to hear Kent pray someday.Well - this list is far from complete. It's been a burst of new and exciting things in our family life. Loving every moment!
Ooo two handed gobble up of the cake : ) a sixth sense for sweets (as Rach put it) 
This isn't a pic of the thanksgiving dinner, but 
