This evening when I put a teether in Cale's hand, he was as disinterested as usual. It's good for chewing if I hold it in his mouth, but that's about it. I drank some water, and when I looked down again, Cale was holding it in his other hand! So now he can transfer a toy from one hand to the other, a great game in and of itself. He does seem more aware of his grip now. When we carry him, he doesn't just hold on, sometimes it's an outright hug. When he's tired, he'll hug you and put his head on your shoulder: delightful! Cale has also added new sounds, or at least a new louder volume to his squeal this week.
Last night just before bedtime stories, Cale was watching Karston from Daddy's lap. Apparently Karston rocking in his rocking chair is hilarious because Cale laughed until he got hiccoughs, and then kept laughing between major chest spasms. These boys really love each other, a pure joy to watch!
Earlier this week, Daddy asked Karston if he wanted to use the potty when he woke up. He did want to, and he went right away. The remarkable part was that his diaper was completely dry! Yes, the toddler who finishes a juice sippy during his bedtime stories stayed dry all night! I thought the order of potty training stages was awareness, #1, #2, then overnight. With motivation somewhere in there. Karston recognizes the urge for #1 but doesn't seem tuned in to #2 (yes, it happens). Motivation is weak, but if asked he'll tell you if he has to go, and sometimes he'll ask; sometimes he just wants to keep playing. This overnight dryness seems like we're still moving along the (slow) potty training trail.
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