Thanks....I think I just need to be reminded to have patience with him. The sign language is a good idea. I started it but did not push it. We do stack a lot with blocks..we have those large cardboard ones. I finally took the lid off the sandbox last night and he had a load of fun, but had sand everywhere..

Indigo...I think you are right, I need to find ways of incorporating him into my activities (and talking to him at the same time).

Mainly I just need reminding that this is a hard age and I need to have patience. ..and based on experience with my daughter, I try not to talk about their latest milestones with mothers that have kids similarly aged as I get blank stares like you child is doing what?