Max Update!

Max: Max turned 1 this summer and totally lucked out and had his birthday party when my mom was here for a visit so she, Grandma Key, and Marjorie got to come, which was special. Max should feel special just getting a first birthday party since Leta didn't get one at all!  A few days before his first birthday Max took his first steps and hasn't looked back since.  He enjoyed practicing walking and just kept trying and trying until all he does now is walk and walk fast!  I've decided Max didn't get the memo that he's a baby and has decided he's about 3 or so!  He can climb up the ladder and go down the slide all by himself on our outdoor playset.  He has started picking up some sign language, which is nice, but he's not consistent yet and uses the same sign for food and drink and uses it even if he's not hungry or thirsty!  He loves outside and enjoys following the "big kids" around.  Max has gotten quite loud and demanding.  He hollers and screams quite a bit for the fun of it and to get our attention.  I'm also a little concerned that maybe he enjoys getting his had swatted....it doesn't seem to be a deterrent for him at all.  We could have our hands full with this little guy!  He has recently started "talking" on the phone. My old cell phone is now a toy for the kids and Max hold his to his ear and babbles and grunts his gibberish and really enjoys himself.  Too cute.  He is down to one nap a day, which is my favorite schedule by far to be on.  It makes going and doing so much easier.  Now that Luke is in school I can take Leta and him to the library for their ages 0-2 storytime.  He didn't seem all that impressed but Leta LOVED it.  Any place where people sing songs and want her to participate is right up her ally.  Max enjoyed the free play time at the beginning, though.  He can't sit still for anything.  Maybe we will see some improvements in that area with the help of this library time.