Our grandson is now 2 years and 8 months . No more baby! Two months ago he couldn’t press down on the Playdo plastic mold to make little figures. Now he can. Just like that! You can almost see that brain developing at triple speed.
He helps my husband make pancakes and cookie dough. He stands up at the counter and earnestly stirs the ingredients. He also talked me into letting him stand there to eat his peanut butter and jelly sandwich. (He’s quite a talker)
He likes to use crayons, paper and pencils. He prefers markers, but this was not a good idea. There were more markers on him than on the paper. (Quite colorful)
To change the pace, I downloaded a kid’s movement Cd. We were fire engines. We had to freeze when we got to the fire, then onto the next one. It was a sweaty workout! I recommend workout clothes, and a nap before attempting this activity.
Once we offered him a McDonald’s hamburger and he refused it. No more fast food for him.
His latest game manipulates time. He turns off the lights says “good night” then turn them back on and says “good morning. ” This is also a good workout, since we have to get up and lay down to represent morning and night at least 30 times. ( a good month)
Grandpa composes songs for him on his guitar, and my grandson has a special favorite about the moon. He is showing off his talents too. Lately, he’s been singing us all his top 10 favorites. This includes “Abc, Twinkle twinkle little star , Happy Birthday and Wheels on the bus.”
This grandchild is patiently and lovingly teaching us grand parenting skills. We’re almost broken in, but it’s going to take more time.
Grandmother Diaries 
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