Carter Update

Carter, these days......

Carter is really a content little boy. He requires the least attention, which leaves us striving to spend quality time with him. He likes to play, play, play. He gets attached to a toy and does not want to let it go. This is what gets him in trouble. He recently has decided that he will be mean to his little brother. He has always been mean to Calla every now and then, but not much lately. He used to pull her hair. Well now he bites Cedar if he gets mad at him or sometimes he hits or kicks. Now this is not everyday, but enough that we had to start time out with him. The jury is still out on its effectiveness. Truth is that Cedar just wants so badly to play with him and to be just like him. I just wish that Carter understood that. One of these days! He has NO interest in potty training, so we are holding off. No crib, no high chair. We got rid of the cribs when Calla climbed out and Carter followed the leader and hurt himself. We are still struggling with his legs, he has tibial torsion, in-toeing, and knock knee. He has been to physical therapy and now we are waiting on an apt with an orthopedic. We are using kinesiotape on his legs and it may be getting a tiny bit better just recently. He trips a lot due to this, but it really doesn't slow him down much. He doesn't run as much as Calla but he does his fair share. Still enjoys the outdoors, especially the water, plants, sand, dirt, anything he can get into. He wants to help his daddy with anything he is doing outside. He will watch from the window. He likes to go to the "man stir" (Lowe's) with his daddy. His speech is slowly improving as well. Talks a lot and we can understand more and more everyday. He is a lap child for sure, especially with mommy and I love it! He calls Cedar, "baby" still and does love him sometimes. There is usually a short time each afternoon, if the boys wake up from nap first that he will play so nicely with "baby". I just cherish these times and try to stand back and not pay too much attention so that he continues to be nice. Cedar just looks up to him and really enjoys playing with him! He has the most gorgeous eyes and long, long eye lashes. Overall he is just our sweet boy that we love so much!

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