Christmas is coming and shortly after that Finn's 2nd birthday. PLEASE REMEMBER this is NOT a request for gifts, but knowing that some of you will ask we thought we'd make a list with the next year in mind.
First an update on our wonder boy ... he continues to amaze us! You all know he started walking in October, it has given him a new found freedom. He loves carrying things from here to there and back again and recently comes to ask for our hand so he can pull us in his desired direction. He can really pull, of course if he wants to get there fast he asks for two hands. Last night he really surprised us ... he was practically running between us, one hand in momma's the other in papa's.
Finn is also really starting to talk. A new word pops out almost every day, repeated after something we might say. Choochoo, apple, car, opa, ball, cracker, auto and suddenly last night houte (house/haus). On a recent walk in Gent, Finn suddenly pointed and shouted AUTO, it was the first time he said it in regards to a real vehicle instead of one of his toys. His comprehension surprises us all ... He seems to have no problem switching between three languages. Last week when I picked him up from daycare he heard one of the teachers call 'salut' as she was leaving. Finn turned and waved! He LOVES to wave at anybody and everybody and does not discriminate with his blown kisses either, they fly freely.
So, what could a little boy who seems to have everything possibly want?
Well oma, opa, momma and papa together are going to buy him a play kitchen. We've chosen a wooden kitchen made by a single craftsman ... it's kind of big but will be nice when friends come over to play.
First an update on our wonder boy ... he continues to amaze us! You all know he started walking in October, it has given him a new found freedom. He loves carrying things from here to there and back again and recently comes to ask for our hand so he can pull us in his desired direction. He can really pull, of course if he wants to get there fast he asks for two hands. Last night he really surprised us ... he was practically running between us, one hand in momma's the other in papa's.
Finn is also really starting to talk. A new word pops out almost every day, repeated after something we might say. Choochoo, apple, car, opa, ball, cracker, auto and suddenly last night houte (house/haus). On a recent walk in Gent, Finn suddenly pointed and shouted AUTO, it was the first time he said it in regards to a real vehicle instead of one of his toys. His comprehension surprises us all ... He seems to have no problem switching between three languages. Last week when I picked him up from daycare he heard one of the teachers call 'salut' as she was leaving. Finn turned and waved! He LOVES to wave at anybody and everybody and does not discriminate with his blown kisses either, they fly freely.
So, what could a little boy who seems to have everything possibly want?
Well oma, opa, momma and papa together are going to buy him a play kitchen. We've chosen a wooden kitchen made by a single craftsman ... it's kind of big but will be nice when friends come over to play.
So anything to go with the kitchen is great ...
-pots and pans
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- mixing bowls
- chef's hat
- wooden fruits and veg, I've put a few sets I really like on his amazon.de wishlist.
- shopping basket
(Momma has already picked out and bought a tea set - you can see it on the amazon list or momma's facebook page)
We are also thinking ahead to next summer, since Christmas and his birthday come so close together it might be nice to have a few things that he can enjoy next year in the garden. Big trucks for moving rocks and dirt, cars and bulldozers for the sandbox ... We have put a couple of 'Green Toys' on the amazon list, he already has the airplane and now the seaplane and he loves them both.
Finn absolutely LOVES music, he sways, dances, claps his hands and even sings a few notes himself. He really comes to life when music is playing.
As far as clothes go, we've been so lucky to receive lots of hand-me-downs from two friends. He definitely has plenty for this winter. If you want to buy anything for next spring / summer it's best to not get anything smaller than a 98. He currently wears 86 and even some 92s in tshirts and trousers.
Finn likes to 'work' with papa and is fascinated by his tools. Santa is filling his stocking with a mini flashlight and tape measure. He has a really cheap set of tools which could be upgraded (but maybe this is for next year).
The things we put on the amazon.de list are mostly to give you an idea. Sometimes we compared different things to find the best option for us. We love wooden toys (for indoors). We love games that encourage Finn to be creative ... for example the Piratenkegeln (Pirate Bowling Pins) can also be used to play figures on a boat, with voices and action.
The link to his list is >> http://www.amazon.de/registry/wishlist/2STS5OEAEL1MJ
On behalf of a sweet little boy who is still a bit young to write to the 'Christkind',
his very proud momma & papa
updates in blue .. are gifts he received for Christmas
updates in blue .. are gifts he received for Christmas
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