PHYSICAL/DEVELOPMENTAL:
*got 4 new teeth (3 molars and one on bottom front). Teeth grand total = 11
*thinks it is SO fun to walk backwards
*can finally come down the stairs on his own on his belly
*LOVES climbing ... on stools, couches, chairs, picnic tables, steps, anything!
*always on the go!
*loves to scribble (and/or eat the markers)
SOCIAL:
*loves noticing babies
*says "airplane" or "bus" anytime he hears or sees one
*seems to learn at least one new word a day, though many of his "words" are only recognizable to us (not many others would know that Goldfish is consistently "babo")
*often seems to focus on the ends of words ... like "uppp" (up with a loud P sound), "dzzz" (keys), and "pss" (grapes)
*some of his favorite words are "tach" (wants Momma or Daddy to attach two toys/train tracks/etc together), "uh-stuh" (upstairs), "muhmuh" (mailman), "duhduh" (dump truck), "ah-muh" (wants us to open the cabinet/fridge/cheese container/etc.), "Bi-buh" (while pointing to remind us to read our Baby Bible after breakfast)
*loves saying no "doh" and shaking his head
*likes to participate in church by saying "Amen" loudly right after he hears the pastor or the congregation say it -- usually gets chuckles from those around us (also likes to say "Amen" loudly and repeatedly RIGHT after we start the prayer before mealtime ... especially if he's very hungry!)
*can point out more of his body parts when asked
EATING:
*continues to eat well
*definitely has a sweet tooth (loves popsicles or ANY desserts!)
*likes finding snack foods in our pantry or cupboard (He finds the Craisins and Cheetos at least once a day, usually right as Momma is preparing a meal and wants to eat them RIGHT away!)
*tried lollipops for the first time ... loved 'em!
SLEEPING:
*still wakes up between 5:00 and 5:30 most mornings
*sometimes catches a morning catnap after dropping Ian off at preschool but generally takes just one nap right after lunch
*can fall asleep without nursing at bedtime between 7-7:30 ... next project: naptime without nursing to sleep!
DISLIKES:
*leaving Ian's classroom after dropping him off in the mornings ... Most mornings, he'll arch way back to try to get out of Momma's arms, turn himself into a limp noodle, and/or scream hysterically as we leave
*when "the other" parent leaves -- whoever is leaving is the one that Ryan wants! Ha!
*going to the church nursery during Bible class hour
*getting toenails, fingernails, or hair trimmed ... You would think we were hurting him!
FAVORITES:
*picking up Ian after preschool! He'll shriek "E!! E!!" (his name for Ian) when Ian comes out of the classroom door.
*playing with Ian's favorite toys while Ian is away at preschool!
*remote controls
*pushing toy cars
*getting "up" on anything (especially loves to crawl around on top of beds or sit on the couch)
*balls, Cozy Coupe, push mower or ANYTHING outside!
*going upstairs to our toy room!
*dump trucks!
*play beads (loves to wear necklaces)
*looking at books upside down
*putting his head on the floor and looking through his legs
*DOGS!
*Momma's t-shirt drawer ... He loves to pull them all out and especially likes carrying Momma's orange and pink t-shirts all around the house!
*baby pool part of our neighborhood pool
*putting t-shirts or towels over his face and walking around
*the vacuum ... always wants Momma to get it out!
*any electronic button or switch (garage door opener, TV or DVD buttons, light switches)
*water of any sort
*giving hugs (squeezes our necks really hard!) and kisses (often makes a "mmmah" sound with it)
*testing the limits (Do Momma and Daddy REALLY mean that I need to drink my milk in the kitchen or could I just walk backwards slowly and then sprint into another room?)
*seeing Daddy come home and pointing out Daddy in any photograph in our home
*KEYS!
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