Lucas

And now it's Lucas' turn. Here are some words that describe Lucas:

Persistent


Problem-solver

Loves to organize and arrange things (really! he's always lining things up and taking books in and out of their boxes)

Jolly


Avid reader


Quick learner, especially with mechanical things
Wants what everyone else has and is not afraid to take it


Busy


Musical

I remember when Lucas used to sit in his exersaucer and methodically play with one toy after another, going around the circle in order. He seemed to be trying hard to figure out how each toy worked. He is still like that. He can watch someone use a toy or household object, and before you know it he has found the on/off button and is using the object himself. The other day I found him standing on the piano and pressing play on the CD player. Today I walked into the den and found that he had turned on the TV and was changing channels with the remote.

Lucas uses his size to his advantage, often taking toys from his sisters. As soon as they start playing with something, he wants it, and he takes it. His sisters are learning to outsmart him, though. They'll let him take the toy, and then go get another toy. Once Lucas is lured into stealing the second toy, the girls are able to retrieve the original toy. Everybody wins!

On the flip side, Lucas lets his sisters comb his hair and pick out his clothes. He knows when to let them have their way!