2 Year Check Up

Dexter had his two-year check up with the doctor last Friday. Everything looks great - he's healthy and on track with his growth and development. Ben and I mentioned our concern about his speech and the doctor assured us that based on our reports of his interactions and her observations of him at the appointment she was confident that he is not autistic or suffering from any cognitive issues. She did recommend speech therapy so that his social development doesn't suffer when other kids can't understand him. Of course, the minute we leave the doctor's office, Dexter pipes up with some brand new words including "Happy", "Pee," Poo," and Go".

Deep Cleaning

Last week Dexter had the 24 hour throw up bug. He generally seemed like himself except for the concerned look that came across his face right before a throw up episode. Despite this warning sign, Mommy and Daddy were completely unable to contain Dexter and his vomit. So we spent the next few days doing deep cleaning of the carpet and couches and all of Dexter's toys. This worked out well since we are having friends over for Thanksgiving and a small birthday party for Dexter's 2nd birthday this weekend. I took this week off from work and have spent it in domestic bliss - cooking, baking, cleaning, enjoying family time.

Look Out, My Bologna!

Grandma and Gunker brought a bunch of toys for Dexter when they came to visit, one of which was a battery powered tractor and trailer that he can drive. Now anyone who has seen our home knows that we don't have much room for driving around a tractor and trailer. But this didn't stop Dexter from giving it a whirl!

A Little Late

But I just got around to downloading our videos and found one of Dexter in his Halloween monkey costume that I think his grandparents will enjoy seeing. Love you guys!

Name Tags

Dexter, like lots of other kids apparently, doesn't like to have a name tag on so the Zooglebutts leaders put it on his back. We experienced the same phenomenon when we took Dexter to vote recently and was given an "I voted" sticker. We had to put it on the back of his jacket.

Fake Snake!

Zooglebutts

Ben and I signed Dexter up for 4 weekly sessions at the
zoo this fall. This was billed as an educational, sensory experience for kids 18 months - 3 years old. Turns out it was kid free-for-all with a visit at the end from a "special animal friend." The special animal friend the final week was a snake! Dexter looked at a live snake and played with some fake ones.

Grandma and Gunker Visit

A few weeks ago when I was traveling for work, Ben's parents came to visit and watched Dexter so that Ben could still teach his guitar students. They got to be grandparents, caring for and spoiling Dexter and My Bologna. We were so thrilled that Dexy got some of this special time with his grandparents.