I am terrified that the other shoe is going to drop (pessimist that I am)! Not only has James continued to enjoy school, he has also continued his sleep-through-the-night trend. It has happened 6 times in the past two weeks. James has more than doubled his previous count of 5 no-wake-nights IN HIS LIFE. This week, he has added a new twist: James has gone to sleep alone. We tuck him in, kiss him goodnight AND, for 3 out of the past 4 nights, James went to sleep! What a major development! What a big grown-up kid! Unfortunately this happens in our bed, and the light must be on, but it is still HUGE. We are now fixing up the guest room in the beach house as a bedroom for ourselves. If he continues to put himself to sleep for the entire night, he can have our old bedroom. Everything else is moving along nicely too. James is eating and drinking more, trying new tastes every week (this weekend it was white iced tea). He is still going to the bathroom in his pull-up, but at least he isn't holding and getting constipated. No suppositories! We WILL get there.
James has also been a fun companion. We are really playing catch. He has even desired to color (for a millisecond) and enjoyed homework. James used to throw a writing utensil as soon as you put it in his hand. Occasionally, when he is focused, James will follow directions, make a circle, a straight line, choose the requested color. It is so exciting to see! He is still enjoying books and puzzles and his trampoline. And, most of all, James is loving the bay. We were in the water both days over the weekend and he enjoyed it even more (If possible)!
We stayed in longer too. Had him "ride" his two-wheeler bike to our little beach. Unfortunately, it is more like we wheel him to the beach. I think he has pedaled successfully about once. No matter! Time to get him out of the wagon (where we drag him around) and onto a bike. He'll get it. We just have to keep showing him. These past weeks have been so positive that I know we will get there (my mantra these days). Can't wait to ride bikes around the block with our guy!
