Just so I can share some things that Harper is saying (and get a list going for those of you who aren’t able to see him as much as others), I’m making a little list of things he’s saying a doing. Enjoy!
Words Harper Cole will *attempt* to repeat just about anything you ask him to, but these are words that are at least somewhat close to the real thing. Some sound just like they are supposed to, while others are his version of that word! Haha! These are just the ones I can think of right now…
Mama or Ma, Dada, Jesus (Jeesi), Cole, me, Mammy, Granddaddy (Gadada), Patrick (Pappy or Dude), Papaw, Gigi, Ganna, yes, yesmam (yimam), yeah, no-no, amen (mamen!), up, down, love you (la-yoo), please (peas), thank you (sort of…), more (and signs it), all done (and signs it), choochoo, car, eat, boodin-boodin, tractor (titor), cookie, yum, Elmo (melmo), ball, dog, tree, pool, teeth, hello, hey, hi, byebye, pretty (prewy), bath, boat, play, fan, book, toe, eye (and pokes it), baby, blue, cheese, swing, peepee and poopoo, Mickey, Pooh, go
Skills
-He loves to dance and shake his booty!
-Helps to sing “Jesus Loves Me” and “The Itsy Bitsy Spider”
-Can repeat over 1/2 of the letter sounds in the alphabet (Yeah, Letter Factory!)
-Knows the animals sounds of cow, lion, monkey, dog, cat, birdie, and elephant
-Cleans up with a wet wipe
-Throws things away in the trashcan when asked to
-Has mimic “conversations: on the phone
-Gives great “kisses and love”
-Loves to push or ride things
-Enjoys going for walks with Mommy
-Will jump (fall) right into the pool- and let’s me dunk him (I blow on his face first)
-Plays really well independently- very curious and inquisitive
-Makes the funniest faces and expressions
-Eats beautifully…he loves avacados, tomatoes, cottage cheese, yogurt, ham, cheese, blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, grapes, cantaloupe, mangos, watermelon, popsicles, Goldfish, oatmeal, cream of wheat, grits, pancakes, muffins, pasta pick-ups, baby food, bread, green beans, sweet potatoes, chicken nuggets, french fries, fish, cabbage, some soups, spaghetto o’s, carrots, and soooo much more!
-He really loves books (hooray!!!). He will get a book and back his hiney right up to you to read it to him.
-His favorite shows are Backyardigans, Elmo’s World, Blue’s Clues, Pooh and Friends, Handy Manny, Curious George, Letter Factory, Finding Nemo, and Cars.
-Outside is his most favorite, favorite place to be- no matter what!
-He loves to play chase and rough house with his Daddy.
-He sleeps 12 hours at night and still takes one long nap and sometimes another short nap during the day.
🙂 Thank you GOD for this amazing,loving, wonderful, smart little boy!!!