barrett: 52 months old

Not until I looked back to see what month Barrett was turning did I even realize that I never took his 51st month picture.  Doh!  Blame my fried brain from returning from Disney and putting on Britton's party, but it totally left my mind until today.  I apologize for the second-child gaffe, Barrett!

Barrett is growing vertical at a high rate of speed!  He goes in and out of phases of eating, and currently has no real appetite, other than to snack on Ritz crackers, cheddar cheese, or shredded mini-wheats.  So while he's gotten taller, he is skinny as a rail!  He's gotten into acting out gymnastics and ninja moves too, and will run rather than walk.  

He's back at school and is adjusting to the new class.  His previous class was divided into two, and he is no longer in class with his best friend Elizabeth.  His new teachers are patient and kind, and I think once Barrett is back into the routine (he's been out of school for two weeks now, due to the hurricane) he will enjoy his new class.

This morning Memaw was teaching Britton to make bread, and Barrett got his own pile of dough for practicing his kneading.  He loved it like he loves his play dough, and was very focused on his dough!

Little flour-covered hands

Barrett has also reignited his love of building, and Memaw brought out the Legos for some castle-making.  That's his creation behind him, with the tallest tower that has ever stood in our living room for more than five minutes!  And he's so particular about the blocks, that whenever Memaw would place one somewhere, he'd purse his lips and silently move it somewhere else.  His way or no way :) It cracks me up how flexible this kid is - he's watching television, and his legs are crossed with one of top!

Likes:  playing outside, using his hands/active playing, orange peppers dipped in ranch dressing, Paw Patrol

Dislikes:  eating real meals, sharing toys