Two

Makai has become quite outgoing.  ALL the kids at the playground know him and start calling "Ot-kai", "Mikai" or "kai" as we come walking up in his pram.   He gives his buddies a big bear hug from behind, sometimes wrestling them to the ground.   You then hear a "Die, die!" ("enough" in hebrew).  Then they all start giggling hysterically as they are all rolling on the ground.



Some of their nannies try to get hugs and kisses from the little M.A.N. and he plays hard to get.  He looks at them, smiles and runs away.  One woman, Tanya, mentioned to me one morning Makai knows he is so cool.  Look at him.  I tried giving him a slice of chocolate in return for a hug and he wouldn't even try it.  Just said no.  Most kids would have devoured it and asked for more. 

He can say about 30 words now, with his favorite being "more poo poo".  He loves flying his kite, climbing a 20 foot ladder or anything he is allowed too, knocking on all of our neighbors doors as we walk down the street just to wave hi to them, running away from the waves and into the waves, and dancing. 

I've started to give him "chores" under supervision.  His chores consist of cleaning Sabbia's litter, picking up Pali's poop, picking up his toys (we are still working on), unloading groceries and putting them in the bottom bins, rinsing the dishes and putting them in the top rack,  helping dad lift (see video, especially the last 3 seconds), and if he makes a mess spilling his water or food he is responsible for clean up.  Of course to an extent.  Mostly if he intentionally makes a spill.