Life Stage: Infancy

After entering the world on October 6 at five pounds, blue eyed Oliver began experiencing his first life stage. He is unable to talk, so he constantly communicates with The Cry. While the newborn is unable to form words, he responds well to human touch and voice. Oliver is also very uncoordinated and has trouble controlling any part of his body. In addition to the lack of coordination, Oliver has an empty mouth and poor vision. Fortunately, this baby has a big appetite: he's hungry every two to three hours and is all to happy to let his parents know.

Life Stage: Early Childhood (Age One)

Nine months after being born, one year old Oliver is now ten pounds and entering the next life stage: Early Childhood. The once infant is becoming leaner and is also learning how to walk and talk. Furthermore, he's recently gained the ability for passive language, meaning the blonde angel now has a better understanding of what is being said to him. While he's still forming his sense of independence, Oliver is well on his way to becoming the next Indiana Jones.

Life Stage: Early Childhood (Age Two)

Oliver is now two years old. He's grown leaner and more muscled than he was a year ago, and he's even shown evidence of his development; for example, the blue eyed cherub has begun to speak his name and other three to four word sentences. In addition, Oliver is also becoming a great imitator: every thing his parents do, you can expect this little bundle to act it out again! Oliver is also playing side by side but not actively with other children. The child has also gained a new title: King of No.

Life Stage: Early Childhood (Age Three)

Oliver, now three years old, is a shy child that wants to be just like his mom. He does every thing she does and wants to be every thing she is. While shy, Oliver's vocabulary and pronunciation has expanded since last year. Now, instead of speaking three to four word sentences, the blue eyed child speaks three to six word sentences. In addition to his developing communication skills, Oliver can stand, climb stairs with alternating feet, and stand on one foot-even if it is for a moment or two.

Life Stage: Early Childhood (Age Four)

Now four years old, Oliver has developed a unique imagination. Every day he dreams, colors, and acts out plays involving dragons, angels, and knights. Reality and fantasy to the creative angel are blended in and indistinct. In addition to this sudden burst of creativity, Oliver has also developed fears; for example, he hates the dark and insists on having a night light on at all times, and he hates bugs-the last time he saw one, he fled while screaming his lungs out. It's a good thing the growing angel has also developed the ability to speak more complex sentences, otherwise his parents wouldn't be able to calm their distraught love!

Life Stage: Early Childhood (Age Five)

Oliver recently turned five years old and has been happily demonstrating all the new abilities he's developing; for example, he had showed his grandparents his ability to hop and skip on one foot the day they visited. In addition to the coordination he's developed, Oliver has also begun reading books and socializing with other children his age. Yesterday, he even made a new friend with one of the neighborhood kids!

Life Stage: Late Childhood (Preadolescence)

Oliver is now eleven years old, and his growth and development are apparent. He's taller, leaner, and capable of doing many things, such as writing, reading, and speaking fluently. Furthermore, Oliver has begun to engage in same sex activities rather than independent activities, and he's also begun to demonstrate concern for peer acceptance. Thankfully, this pre-adolescent still cares for his parent's approval.