15 month milestones

This month I feel like we have seen the most changes in Elem to date. Over a month long period that is. He has grown, physically, emotionally, and mentally so much that it is amazing to see the changes. He is right where we would like him to be at 15 months and we couldnt ask for a better baby. He is so loving, so hyper, yet calm, kind hearted, and free spirited, that my heart melts every time that I think he is a creation from Seth and I. Who knew we were so cool, right? haha! I decided to do it a little different this month, since I tend to ramble like crazy once I get started. Here we go:


Stats:
-27 lbs 15 oz
-31 and 1/4 inches tall ( I think, I just tried to measure him and he was running from me)
-10 teeth (just got in 2 more on the top middle towards the back)-there could be more, but I havent seen any yet???
-head circumference -18 inches-haha I tired to measure that one as well!
-wears a 6 and 1/2 shoe

Large Motor Skills
-climbs stairs on his own
-runs just about every where he goes-a walk is hard to come by these days
-can throw, kick, slap, shove a ball anywhere and everywhere you want it to go. he LOVEs to put it in the basketball goal(seth is very proud of this)
-stands on tippy toes when trying to reach something up high
-can push a ride toy backwards while sitting on it
-climbs up toddler slides and slides down by himself
-push and pull anything, several things at once
-lift heavy objects and keep balance
-does not understand the aspect of going down the stairs-he often misses and falls
-walks backwards with ease
-steps to put on pants when getting dressed and pushes arms through all by himself when getting dressed

Small Motor Skills
-feeds self with spoon or fork with no problems
-Brushes teeth as much as possible-he loves it
-colors on paper with crayons
-can do puzzels with help-can pick up the pieces by himself
-opens smalls boxes, phones, cabinets, etc.
-matches lids to bottles, containers, etc. and putting things in and out of baskets
-takes socks and shoes off when he wants too

Mentally:
-knows socks and shoes go on his feet
-tries to sing alphabet-when he hears the song-I think he knows letter D. :)
-associates body parts with words-like nose, ears, and eye
-comes to tell you peepee and poopy-when he has peed. but doesnt know one from the other. just knows he did something
-basically follows any directions you tell him, usually without having to show him
-goes and gets a diaper when you said let me change your diaper
-goes and sits on potty when you tell him to go-not that he uses it or anything!
-goes and throws things in the trash when you ask him too
-responds to his name at any time with "huh"
-says sooo many words it is crazy-just to name a few: mommy, daddy, poppa, grammy, sissy (for cecilia), Du-tin(for dustin), sage, nana (for banana), dog, no, go, hey, bye bye, shoe, do-durt (for yogurt), bot-bot, poo poo, ooowww, dat tu (for thank you, peeeaase (for please), wawa (for water), huh, yum yum, top (for stop), uh oh, hewow (for hello) bat cume (for vacuum), night night, babae (for baby), up, vroom (for car sounds)bubble, gone gone, -basically anything you ask him to say he will try and repeat. It is so much fun!
-stacks small blocks, and then knocks them over of course

Socially:
-gives kisses like crazy-smacks his lips and gives you as much love as you need-whether he knows you or not
-will only go to family members and close friends he is around often. Will not go to strangers ever!
-cries when we leave him-has major separation anxiety, unless it is with a close family member he knows well
-plays well with other kids
-does not share well-is quite the bully
-plays well alone-at length, with books, his toys, or just his bottle
-loves to go to school, and runs to class without needing mommy-will stay in his class at length, until he sees mommy then he needs to go with me. :)
-giggles and laughs all the time-at himself, us, and other people
-claps when he or someone else does something good. I like this one. :) Its sweet.



Likes:
-the phone
-playing in or with water
-being naked!
-giggling, laughing, making you laugh, when other people laugh-hims is silly
-music
-his bottle
-babies-he loves to kiss on them and touche them
-brushing his teeth
-wallering and rough housing
-the vacuum-his most favorite object
-his green and white blankey
-yogurt!
-anything with motors-vacuums, lawn mowers, beaters, dust busters, or anything that looks like a dust buster and makes a noise
-shoes-and putting on our big people shoes
-playing with cars and saying vrooom
-any drink in a can-he is obsessed-would down a whole sprite or diet coke if you would let him!
-closing all the doors around the house, to every room, closet and pantry ( a little OCD maybe?)
-suitcases-big, and little ones
-to clap-and giggle-he thinks its fun

Dislikes:
-elevators-he totaly flips out on them-cries etc.
-applesauce
-me changing his diaper
-being woken up when he is not ready
-when he cant get something open-it is very frustrating to him
-coming inside when he is not ready
-foods with weird or grainy textures-much like his mommy
-many juices or drinks-sticks to pretty much water, milk, and cran-grape


As always, I could go on and on about all the things Elem is doing, but I think I captured the main gist. I love looking back on these and seeing how much he has grown. Like I said, this month seems insane-just thinking about where he was last month in regards to words and following directions, and his better attitude. Seths's favorite moment these days are kisses from Elem. When he smacks his lips and leans over with eyes wide looking at you like, come and get it. :) And mine is actually the same. I love those big blue eyes starring at me and lips curved up to give sugars. You cant beat it. I also love to hear him say please. I make him say it before he gets anything-which is like every second of the day-because he is always wanting something. But it makes it all worth wild when you hear him say, "ppeeeaaaassee.". It is so sweet. We love you Elem and are so proud of you.