Julian at 44 Months

Julian turned 44 months (3 years 8 months) on 28 January 2011. He now weighs 15.15kg. He went to the clinic supposedly for deworming but since his weight gain and appetite were good, and he does not scratch his bum, he was not given any worm medicine.

Here are his updates:

He likes to play pretend, especially as the 'roti' man (bread man) that comes on the motorcycle. His horse is his bike. He charges RM5 for bread, bun and most of the things he sells. He would ask Justin to buy 'keropok', which he charges either RM1 or RM5.

He likes to draw 'himself'. He generally requires guidance drawing his face, eyes, and nose but he is able to draw his mouth, ears and hair. (He likes to draw the hair best.)

His pencil grip is ok now.

He would repeat what we say, sometimes selective repetitions. Must be careful what we say... :-)

He's getting more and more conversational in his speech.

Sometimes he would purpose give wrong answers to questions (e.g. What is your name? Answer: Daddy) and then laugh :-)

He now complains/tell tales about Justin. "Daddy, see Justin..."

He often says "afterwards/tomorrow play again" when he does not get to do something immediately, or when he has to stop doing something.

He started nail biting recently. Checking him on this now.

He's still crazy about the computer, but we try to limit his playing to 15 minutes to 'delay' his eyesight deteriorating... The computer is also our weapon to get him to do things/behave (blackmail) but rest assured we only use it when absolutely necessary.

[Julian and his self portrait: Except for the large circle for the face, he did this one all by himself :-)]

[Julian loves to be wrapped in a towel]

[Julian enjoying a book]