He's still working on his speech and improving month-by-month. With some prompting, he's able to say "Good morning/night Mummy/Daddy" or "Thank you Mummy/Daddy". This last month, he's been saying "guard house" or "Uncle Guard" when we approach our apartment guardhouse. Although he has yet to talk in full sentences, we're able to understand practically everything he's saying.
Although he's generally well-behaved at home, he sometimes resorts to crying to get his way (especially with the TV, or when refusing to go to bed). We can tell because the crying appears "fake". Sometimes, his crying (or tantrum) causes him to throw-up. We're trying new ways to "ease" him away from his preoccupation and to comply with our instructions.
This past month, he has allowed us to (properly) brush his teeth! Previously, he'd agree to brush his teeth only to reject the brush before any proper brushing can be done (probably it's ticklish?). We can now brush his molars and the front teeth. He also enjoys rinsing his mouth and spits out the water when we ask him to "ptui!".
Since 10 December 2009, Julian has been without his pacifier while with us, although he still gets it when he's at the babysitter's. His pacifier at home was damaged and he rejected it. Since then, he seemed to be able to cope without it, even during bedtime.
[Another good boy smile]
[Julian having some ink-roller fun on the balcony]
[Julian in the pool]
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