Jonas is keeping us all hopping and busy. It's amazing to see what new things he learns every day. His manual dexterity continues to improve, and he is busy learning how to hammer, and place shapes into the correct spot. He also knows how to "drive" a car on the floor, and can steer his tricycle / big wheel and honk the squeezable horn on it. When he wakes up in the morning, he hits the ground running. I'm not kidding. He typically won't walk anywhere. Why would he, when he can run instead? He still loves to dig in the plant dirt, and scatter the rocks. I'm about ready to find a new home for all of my house plants. He continues to be a super-picky eater. He and I both seem to live on toast at the moment.
He loves to chatter, and seems to talk in full sentences. We still can't understand most of what he says, though. But every one in awhile, he'll come out with something very clear. Ed is proud to tell the story of Jonas crying out one morning, "I want Dad!" He also seems to ask often, "What's this?" He uses his pointer finger often, especially when we read him books, and will also point at the light and say "light." He loves music, and will dance when inspired by a good song. Lately, he's been watching the "They Might Be Giants" ABC video, and seems totally enthralled by Sesame Street.
His "randomizer" tendencies also continue. According to Jonas’ logic,
• Tape measures are placed in the baking pan cabinet
• Cookie cutters go in the watering can
• Cookie cutters can be worn as bracelets
• I-pods are stored in the diaper champ (yes, I no longer have mine)
• Refrigerator magnets go in the dishwasher
• clothes hangers belong in the shower
• toothbrushes belong in the washing machine (yes, I've washed a few)
Exhibit A: a recent conversation after I returned from the grocery store.
Ed: Shelly, where are the carrots I asked you to buy?
Shelly: Aren't they in the bag?
Ed: No.
Shelly: Well, check the car. Maybe they fell out.
Ed: No, they're not there either.
Shelly: What does the receipt say?
Ed: Looks like you paid for them. Those baggers at HyVee suck. You really
have to watch them.
Shelly: Yeah right - with a squirming, impatient toddler?
Ed: I'm just sayin'! I'll be right back. I'm going back to the grocery for
carrots.
3 hours later.....
Shelly: Hey! Look what I found! Carrots! Why are they in the corner of the dining room?
Ed: Great. Thanks Jonas!
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