Today Michael turned 16 months!
But I get told by most people that he
either acts 2 or they thought he was 2!
Michael spoke his first sentence 3 days before his 15 month!
"It's a good idea!"
Height
31 1/4 inches
(Mommy is only 60 inches
Already more than half my height!)
Weight
24 pounds
(They now stand him up
On the adult scale)
Teeth
12 total
6 on bottom
6 on top
Words
Many words
And even sentences!
Yesterday when Brandon
Was getting ready to leave
For work Michael asked
"Are you gonna stay here?"
Size
18-24 months
Size 6 shoes
Size 5 pull ups
Favorite Food:
Hot Dog
Michael's Diet
Fruits/veggies
Yogurt
Mac-n-Cheese
Meat
Bread
Crackers
Milk
Apple juice
Water (out of Mommy's water bottle)
(Sometimes) Cookies
Daytime
Wake up 8-8:30 am
Breakfast
Bible time/prayer
Story time
Nap around 11:30
Wake dad 12:30-1
Lunch
Sometimes naps around 5pm
Dinner
Bedtime
Read a bible verse from earlier
Then we'll snuggle with a cartoon on until
He gets restless then I lay him down.
He's normally asleep anywhere between 8:30-9:30
Depending on what we did
That day and if he had
One or two naps.
Likes
Swings
Slides
Outdoors
Books
Bouncy balls
Playing catch
Clapping/cheering
Snuggling the dogs
Playing tag
Screaming with excitement
Sharing
Walking
Laughing
Talking
Baths
Water/splashing
Closing doors
Climbing stairs
Being goofy
Naps
Brushing his teeth
Snuggling mommy
canes/sticks
Stuffed animals
Walks
Banging things
Sitting in grocery carts
&play Cars attached to carts^
Looking out the window
Going places with Mommy
Hugs
Clifford: the Big Red Dog
Elmo's world
Dislikes
Getting measured at the docotor's
Getting shots
Being away from Mommy
Sitting still for long
Laying down for diaper change
Over exaggerated excitement
Michael has grown SO MUCH! Not just physically, but mentally! He's intellectually 3-6 months ahead of his age group. It's so funny hearing some of the questions and sentences that come out of his little mouth! And what I find even more amazing, is how they are all said or asked at appropriate times! Always in response to something and actually makes sense! "There you go!" "Are you gonna stay here?" "It's a good idea!" "Mmmmm! Tastey!" "Will we, really?" "Sit! See!" "Thank you!" And many more! He is a very good communicator and is full of his own opinions. Even I have a hard time understanding him at times. And he shows frustration when I don't understand him. But once I get a hold of what exactly he's trying to communicate with me, we have some adorable conversations and even laugh together about many things each other says or does! He is a very smart little babe, but he's definitely very active. He gets bored easily and likes things that keep him stimulated. He knows he can't get away with anything when mommy is around, but knows who he can easily persuade to get his way with certain things. I do not underestimate his intelligence one bit, but I am very cautious about not pushing him any further unless he wants to.
Michael hates sitting still, he likes to either be doing something, figuring out a puzzle (how something works/goes together) or watching something like Super Why. He knows when to eat because I always sit him in his high chair, and he'll go to it sometimes when he's hungry, but he doesn't sit in it for long. Within a matter of 5 minutes, he asks to be taken out. Even if he didn't finish his plate, I let him down. I leave the tray on the chair and make sure it's low enough for him to reach his food, and within the hour his tray will be empty. Certain things, like how he eats, I learned to not make into a big deal, as long as he's eating. I'm more strict on things like, he's not allowed to climb the stairs without supervision, he must sit properly while in a chair, and listen the first time mommy tells him to do something because I'm the one who is doing everything possible to protect him. He's learning everyday, we still have a ways to go. But everyday I'm more inspired by how incredible he is and how much he's so willing to learn!
