Sixteen Months

I can't believe baby is 16 months old. Lots of changes happening in the last few weeks.
Baby is now walking full-time. He doesn't want to ride in the stroller at the mall. But, he won't hold hands when he walks. He's also learned to avoid us by moving fast and attempting to run away.
His vocabulary has expanded to about 30 words. I'm very sad to say that he will say "Daddy" constantly, but rarely says "mama" or "mommy" anymore.
Baby shows an interest in music, so we've enrolled him in Kindermusik. He begins classes in January. It's a fun way to learn about rhythm, pacing, moving and how these skills can be used to enhance cognitive, motor, language and social development.

Thanksgiving

We had a low-key Thanksgiving here in Poo Fields. We threw tradition to the wind and ate steaks off the grill. We went shopping at Meijer and later that night went to a drive-thru Christmas light display.
It was sad being away from our friends and family. We look forward to a family-filled celebration at Christmas!

Second Hair Cut

The Wiggles Concert

The Wiggles Concert was a difficult event for baby. He initially loved all of the singing and dancing, but quickly became bored and frustrated. He didn't like being confined to our small seating area and at one point crawled under a few seats. It was embarassing when a complete stranger had to pull him out from under the seat, screaming and crying. I think I had a better time than baby!

Museum Quality

We found this funny website:

www.dumpr.net/museumr.php

Check it out!

15 Month Check-Up

Baby had his 15 month well check this week. He is slowly gaining weight. He is in the 11th percentile for weight, 51st for height and 74th in head circumference. I think he gets his big head from his daddy!

Baby is learning to fear the doctor's office. He cried throughout each part of the exam. By the time we got to the shots, he completely lost it! I've never heard him cry like that. It was a kind of panicked, scream-cry-hyperventilation.

Baby is now walking most of the time. He walks well on smooth surfaces and in barefeet. He still needs more practice with shoes and on rough surfaces.

Halloween

We had a fun night of trick-or-treating. Baby wore his turtle suit for this occasion, but wore the monkey costume for Halloween festivities at the zoo and play group. Baby really enjoyed his first Hershey bar!