Well it's been awhile since I've done one of these! Hudson is SO busy all the time it's been hard to put down my thoughts, but here we go. As a 22 month old he's learned: that items are breakable, the toilet is clogable, and mud is the perfect full body paint. I mean, this child is into EVERYTHING. We're doing at least 2 baths a day, as well as keeping the plumber and my mother on speed dial. The latter is strictly for my sanity though ;)
But boy watching him learn is SO fun. This is a list of favorite activities:
- 1 hour of play outside a day AT LEAST. We play basketball, soccer, go for long walks, or find a playground and go to town. I have to wear this maniac out somehow!
- If it's raining/snowing we do an indoor obstacle course or I take him to a Jump Jump.
- Books all day, every day. We read before nap and bed time, as well as any time he's willing to sit still.
- Obviously painting is still a big hit! We love these organic paints.
- ABC building blocks are also very popular. We'll build a tower, then knock it over. Then build it again, maybe name some letters, and knock it over again. Repeat x100
- The Zoo, aquarium, and even running errands have become fun learning experiences. I constantly talk to him and point out what we're looking at. Sometimes he'll repeat me, and sometimes he'll just go on his merry way. Either way, he's learning.
- Library events: they have toddler time and puppet shows. We also go to just sit on the floor and read.
- Flash cards and puzzles. He could play with these ALL DAY if I let him. So stock up moms. I highly recommend visiting your closest Kids R Kids and getting as many as possible.
- Stickers are also a huge hit. I get the BIG sticker books out and he'll name the animals or objects as he places them all over his body. It's pretty hilarious.
