Reed is still definitely my sensitive kid. He gets super emotional about anything sentimental like looking at pictures of Dodger when he was a puppy or hearing stories about relatives that he's never met. For some reason he's able to really hold it together when it comes to situations that arise because of his allergies. If he isn't able to eat something it really is no big deal to him usually or at a minimum he'll hold it together until he can tell me later about the experience.
Currently I'm moving Reed from school to daycare 3 days a week and as much as I'd love not to have to leave work to do so, I really enjoy our 5 minute chats in the car ride. His teacher this year has very high standards as far as behavior in the classroom goes and Reed is really thriving. It's such a privilege to see the baby you snuggled with turn into such a responsible young kid.
Interesting Facts
Weight: 47.5lbs
Height: 3' 11.75"
Clothing Size: For the most part Reed wears a Big Kid S
Shoe Size: Big Kid 1M or 1.5M depending on the brand
Reed likes: Playing with Hotwheels, reading, building Legos, riding his bike, playing soccer, and playing anything with Kieran.
Reed dislikes: When people don't follow his rules or when he feels like people are being mean.
Nicknames: Reedster, Reedcito, Buddy, Monkey 1, Reed-man, Darlin', and Reeder.
Food: His current favorite is hot dogs, followed closely by pizza and hamburgers. He will eat any meat, carb, or fruit but is super picky when it comes to veggies and refuses to touch a bean. He is allergic to dairy, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs.
Communication: Reed can read! I'm not talking about sounding out words either, the kid can plow through a 32 page beginning reader book in a matter of a few minutes. He just completed his reading assessment at school and is a DRA level 18 (they aim for kids to be at a level 16 entering 2nd grade). He reads books to himself every night when he goes to bed and often times I have to tell him that it is time to go to sleep otherwise he would stay up for hours reading. He is also writing a bunch, his spelling isn't great but he gets his point across and often tries to tackle some really big words.
Favorite Subject: Reed absolutely loves math and anything having to do with numbers. Reading and science are definitely new favorites.
Favorite Color(s): Blue
Best Friends: Reed still loves Faith and says they play sometimes when he isn't playing soccer at recess. When he was super upset about something at school he told me he found her on the playground and that they built a house made out of woodchips and it made him feel better. He also says his classmate from last year, Victor, is a best friend and they hang out every day at school.
How Reed is sleeping: He goes to bed around 7:45 pm and sleeps until around 6:30 am most mornings. He sleeps in a twin bed, with a night light and sound machine, and an assortment of stuffed animals (Soft Sheep is always in the mix). He rarely naps, but once in awhile if he's extra tired he might fall asleep in the car.
When he grows up he wants to be: a farmer like Tio
Milestones over the last year:
-Reed took a ride on a school bus for the first time (for a school fieldtrip)
-He had his first soda - rootbeer
-The poor guy took his first punch when a bully at school decked him for no reason
-The Monkey got to eat a donut for the first time
-One night he forgot Soft Sheep out in the living room and for the first time since he was six months old, slept without her (and didn't even notice)
-Reed took his first train ride (from Fresno to Hanford)
-He learned to do breaststroke, backstroke, and attempted butterfly this summer
-Reedman makes his own breakfast almost every morning
-He went on his first official hike (with Grandma and Grandpa in Redwood Canyon)
-Reed learned to tie his shoe
-The Reedster now takes a shower (instead of a bath)
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