One morning about a month ago, Drew began singing “Abi-Bobby” at the breakfast table. Andy and I couldn’t make out what it was supposed to be, but we were tickled at Drew’s enthusiasm in singing. Well over the last month the tune and the words have developed. Drew can now sing “Are You Sleeping?” in English and French, though despite Mathias’s best efforts the German version just hasn’t stuck. We are amazed that anything could displace “Tractor, Tractor” from the top of the charts on Drew’s Top Ten, but it seems we have a new favorite.
Drew is having a great time having toddler dinner dates with Ana Maria Lohmann. They are about the same size and play at the same speed: rough! Hugging, wrestling, running down the hill and pushing the toy baby carriage have been some of their favorite activities. It has been too wet the last two days to make it to the park, but they’ve made the most of some indoor play areas, as you can see.
I suppose the other moms will have a little patience with me if I ramble about verbal development for a minute. It is so amazing to watch!! When we arrived two months ago Drew rarely used two words together and now he is making noun verb sentences and describing things… Now, for truth in advertising, the descriptions are not always accurate – all colors are red and/or green, all food that is unappealing to Drew in some way is hard, and I’m really glad that most people who he calls funny don’t know the English language. While “Bye-bye” used to be a greeting for those arriving or departing, Drew now enjoys saying “Hi,” but often says, “Hi Drew,” to greet his friends, and may continue to repeat himself until someone else will say, “Hi Drew,” back to him! So, “Hi Drew!” to ya’ll out there! We’ll see those of you in DC soon!
Drew is having a great time having toddler dinner dates with Ana Maria Lohmann. They are about the same size and play at the same speed: rough! Hugging, wrestling, running down the hill and pushing the toy baby carriage have been some of their favorite activities. It has been too wet the last two days to make it to the park, but they’ve made the most of some indoor play areas, as you can see.
I suppose the other moms will have a little patience with me if I ramble about verbal development for a minute. It is so amazing to watch!! When we arrived two months ago Drew rarely used two words together and now he is making noun verb sentences and describing things… Now, for truth in advertising, the descriptions are not always accurate – all colors are red and/or green, all food that is unappealing to Drew in some way is hard, and I’m really glad that most people who he calls funny don’t know the English language. While “Bye-bye” used to be a greeting for those arriving or departing, Drew now enjoys saying “Hi,” but often says, “Hi Drew,” to greet his friends, and may continue to repeat himself until someone else will say, “Hi Drew,” back to him! So, “Hi Drew!” to ya’ll out there! We’ll see those of you in DC soon!
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