Monday, September 19, 2011

Happy Mirthday Rowan!

Rowan is now officially closer to 4 years old than 3. Oh, the adventures we have had this past month! But, we’ve had a lot of fun, too.
  • Likes: big boy Legos, superheroes, Disney shows (Handy Manny, Super Agent Oso, Little Einsteins, Jake and the Pirates)
  • Dislikes: Sharing things with Raleigh, bed time
  • So big: Shirts and pants, 4T; Shoes, 11T
  • Arm status: He is coping really well with his cast. It doesn’t seem to slow him down any. He has maintained a lot of his independence and only requires help with a few things. Bath time has been somewhat challenging but we’ve worked out an okay system.
  • Skills: Writing is improving, still having some troubles with N and W. Drawing is getting better, too. He’s adding more details. He’s great at using scissors and coloring within the lines. We’ve been working on some basic addition and subtraction. I think he is getting concept and not just regurgitating information we’ve fed him. He has an amazing memory and will mention events from months ago (e.g., trick-or-treating last year, going off with Jeremy and my dad) with vivid details. I love his mind and the watching the way it works.   

Speaking of his beautiful mind, here are a couple of anecdotes from the past month.

Sweet Dreams
Hey, Mommy. Know what I dreamed about while I was sleeping? Not a witch, not the bad girl on Spiderman, not monsters. It was pancakes and waffles! I dreamed about breakfast! [lots of giggles]

Dr. Rowan
[with gentle authority and a serious tone] G-Ma, sit down. I am going to give you thorough check-up.

Original Jokester
This is a joke Rowan made up all by himself, a clever riff on the classic orange-banana one.
   Knock knock.
   Who’s there?
   George.
   George who?
   George you glad I didn’t say the man in the yellow hat!

Table Talk
This was a completely unscripted and uncoached exchange with the waiter at dinner Saturday.
   Waiter: Can I answer any questions for you about the menu?
   Rowan: [very mature and serious] I have a question. Can I have a grilled cheese with French fries?

Happy, happy birthday to my sweet boy!

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Amazing little boy you have there!