15-Month Update

I went in for my 15-Month checkup and shots today. Mommy said I was a brave boy once again as I only cried during the injections. I got a Tigger sticker for my troubles. All was forgotten by the time we left the office. I continue to aspire my Daddy's lofty heights coming in at 33-1/4 inches tall, 95th percentile. However, even though I amaze everyone with how much I eat, I only weigh 25 lbs 2 oz, 62nd percentile. Doc says I'm doing great.

MOVEMENT: Why walk, when I can run. I love climbing on the coffee table, jumping on the couch, spinning in mommy & daddy's office chairs, hopping of the steps, and climbing into the car to pretend I'm driving. I'm starting to use my little red chair as a step stool much to my mother's dismay.

COMMUNICATION: I've been repeating and saying lots of new words which really amazes my parents. I signed "diaper" the other day for the first time. "Baby" is my favorite word at the moment. We've got two new babies to play with at my daycare. I like pointing out all the babies we see when we're out and about. I can identify my nose, ears, eyes, toes, and belly button. Still working on the other body parts.

EATING: I'm up to 14 teeth so far. Could be 15-16, but I wouldn't let the doc or my parents take a closer look. I've gotten pickier in my old age. I don't like veggies unless they're in a tasty sauce, like black bean sauce. I'll especially spit out any peas or carrots hiding in my food. Broccoli isn't too bad. I'll eat most fruits, but melons, grapes, and bananas are still my preferred choice. Pasta with red sauce is probably my favorite meal - the messier, the better. Rice comes in a close 2nd. Pad Thai with shrimp, eggs, and tofu is pretty yummy, too. Pizza is fun to eat. I recognize the pizza box right away when the 'rents order in. I'm eating four meals and 3-4 snacks a day - snack, breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner #1, snack, and dinner #2. I still have a bottle of warm milk before bedtime. The doc says I need to get off the bottle by the time I'm 18-months.

PLAYING: I still prefer being outdoors. Unfortuantely, it's been cold. So, I have to settle for playing in my wagon indoors. I like climbing in and out of it. Sometimes Mommy will pull me around the dining room table. I still love balloons. Mommy keeps one in the car for me to play with on our ride home from daycare. I also got two mylar balloons for Christmas, so they're always wandering around the house someplace with my birthday balloon. I'm getting pretty good at throwing balls. A tennis ball is the prefect size. I like reading my books. My favorite lately is my Peek-A-Zoo book.