Sweet 16

Henry is 16 months today and oh how sweet it is! He continues to be one vibrant little boy. To keep up the trend of the past few months I have recapped some of the "new" skills he has developed in the past month.

- He is pretty much running in those size 8 shoes! Yes, he is a BIG boy! Still sitting at right around 30 lbs. Growing taller but leaning out.
- Consistently impressing us with his athletic ability whether it's kicking around the soccer ball, placing the baseball on the t-ball stand and taking a big swing (and connecting!), showing off his slam dunk, walking backwards or in circles and climbing up couches. He has even started to catch the ball from time to time. Can't wait to take him 1:1 one day...mama has to keep her skills fresh so she can take home the win, no freebies around this house! ;o)
- He has perfected his signature dance move by clasping his hands together and moving them up and down while dropping like it's hot. Not sure where he learned these moves but it sure is funny to watch.
- Had his first make out session with the lucky and beautiful lady Ms. Westyn. Ash and I about fell over laughing. So cute to see them standing there nose to nose giving kisses. He truly is such a lover. He plays so great with other kids regardless of age and is constantly showering his loved ones with kisses and hugs.
- Grandpa took him on his first fork lift ride. He loves machinery and I have a feeling will be running some of the family trucks before we know it.
- When we are getting close to Daddy's work he starts saying "dada," very cute that he is starting to remember landmarks.
- New words:
"I see" when he wants to "see" something you have.
"Wee" when he is really enjoying something like the swings at the park
"Mine" was hoping this word would not come but it has and it does mean it's his!
"Pickup" this lasted about a day and we haven't heard it again since but I think he is referring to a pickup truck as we have book with this in it and he points to car/trucks when saying it. Who knows though?
- He now takes his toy trucks and moves them around on the ground making "vroom" noises like big kids do. Really funny to watch him realize how to play with his cars vs. eating them. He still is obsessed with trucks, trains and airplanes. All boy!
- He has 12 teeth (yes we made it through the first year molars! but, those eye teeth seem to be about to sprout up any day now). All these teeth seem to be helping us in the finger food department as he is doing great with getting away from pureed food and is starting to attempt to use a spoon/fork on his own (not very successful just yet but he is trying his hardest). Not to mention he has developed a love for ice cream.
- His favorite thing to do is play in the dirt/mud. We can't wait to see his excitement once his very own sandbox is built in our yard. Coming soon!
- He is sleeping anywhere from 10 -12 hours at night and still gives us at least one long nap (2 -3 hours). Mama actually feels rested and often wakes up before the little monkey.

At the end of each day we do our bedtime routine and dad reads him a few books and mommy gets the last few minutes with lights out and prayers. Every night he seems to look at me and say "thanks mom for such a wonderful day, I love you" and snuggles with me for a few minutes. I cannot express the feeling I get each night when he just shares this moment with me. Simply amazing, too amazing for words. It truly makes life worth living to the fullest and always striving to be our best selves for each other. Mommy and daddy love you monkey and we just know you are going to be the best big brother!