Jackson turned 20 months at the end of January, and I am just getting around to giving his update. Oops.
At his last appointment, Jackson weighed about 24 pounds and measures approximately 30 inches! He had 6 teeth (4 on top, 2 on bottom) at his 20 month birthday. He eats a variety of foods (pretty much anything he can get his hands on) and only drinks thickened whole milk from a straw sippy cup. He sleeps about 12 hours at night and takes one approximately 2 hour nap per day. He attends Calico three days a week, and he loves singing songs and playing in their gym. He is taking gymnastics at the YMCA right now and loves it!
Here is his "Second Year at a Glance" update:
Most 18-20 month olds will probably be able to...
1. Run... Check!
2. Bend over to pick up a toy and not fall... Check!
3. Climb....Super Duper Check!
4. Play pretend games....check!
5. Imitate behaviors (such as feeding a doll)...check!
6. Feed themselves with a spoon and fork...Check!
7. Say 10-20 words...not yet :(
Half of all toddlers will be able to...
1. Walk up steps...Check!
2. Kick a ball...Check!
3. Take off clothes without help...Check!
4. Draw a straight line...I dunno, I've never tried
5. Brush teeth with help...Check!
6. Say 20-50 words...nope
7. Combine words...nope
8. Identify two pictures by naming...Check!
Some toddlers may be able to...
1. Balance on one foot while holding on...Check!
2. Take off clothes...Check
3. Name 6 body parts...can point to them
4. Identify 4 pictures by naming...no
5. Say 50+ words...no
6. Form short sentences...no
7. Ask "why?" and "what's that?" questions...no
A few toddlers may be able to...
1. Walk down stairs holding on...CHECK!
2. Wash and dry hands...CHECK!
3. Build a tower of 6 cubes...CHECK!
4. Show some signs of potty readiness (e.g. announce a poop in progress)...no
5. Speak in full sentences...no
Overall, Jackson is ahead of schedule for his gross and fine motor skills. However, he is delayed in his language development. He is getting tubes put in on Tuesday and we're hoping this will help him begin talking in the next few months.
With love,
Anna
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