Lukas at 4.5 years:
- weighs about 33lbs.
- is about 43 inches tall.
- amazes me at his strength for being such a string bean.
- is such a BOY! There's no other words to describe it than that when he manages to find dirt everywhere (even when the other kids are being clean), thinks everything involves running and action at full force, and enjoys some rather gross things.
- constantly amazes us and everyone else with how smart he is. He understands and applies concepts that are hard to understand as an adult much less a 4 yr old. I am constantly wracking my brain to find ways to explain things. So far I can usually come up with answers, but I know the day is quickly coming in which I will have to research before I can adequately answer his questions.
- loves to learn. If he doesn't know it, you'd better believe in about 5 min he will, and he has no problem asking the nearest person to answer his questions. I have seen many complete strangers looking utterly lost that this 4 year old is asking them the question in the first place, and then at a loss as to what to do about explaining.
- gets frustrated when things don't come easy because so much does. These are usually activities that involve fine motor skills.
- would be ecstatic if everything involved a version of the computer (actual computers, smart phones, etc).
- enjoys music, dinosaurs, cars, animals, books, mysteries, art, exploring, games, and being outside.
- is still very much an asthmatic. We did a med trial over the summer (when he has the least flare-ups) to wean him down and determine what meds he could stop taking. His daily meds are Rhinocort, Dulera (twice daily), and Singulair. We got him down to Dulera only once a day and Singulair. But when we tried stopping the Dulera altogether (still taking the Singulair), he flared up and lost his energy. Now that school has started he's back on full doses of everything.
- likes to watch documentaries, anything about dinosaurs (documentary or kid show), Magic School Bus, Veggie Tales, Backyardigans, Scooby Doo (although not the scary ones), and Saturday morning cartoons (in which it's sadly hard to find stuff appropriate for him).
- has discovered (and really likes) super heros. We've had many conversations about fantasy super heros, and how anyone can be a super hero in one way or another. I'm actually amazed he knows as many fantasy super heros as he does because he doesn't watch the shows with them.
- is currently testing his boundaries like never before. He is the ultimate negotiator and tries constantly to make everything go his way (to the point of his punishment sometimes).
- is extremely social. He knows everyone and everyone knows him. Watching him at school is so funny as he has a word for everyone he sees.
- loves being an older brother! He really enjoys the fact that right now Corina absolutely dotes on him and will usually comply with whatever he says. He does get really upset if she doesn't want to play with him, and he's also so concerned when she's sick or upset.
- is such a ham, and loves being in the spotlight.
- loves his Mommy and Daddy more and more every day!
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