15 Months Old

Banks, you are 15 months old!  

You are becoming such a little boy and I am so proud of you!

You are wearing 18 month clothes, some are tight so we've bumped you to 24 months (which are a little big at times).  You have a long torso compared to your legs...so some of your pants are 12-18 months.  You wear a size 5 or 6 shoe and your foot just keeps growing!

You went to a new pediatrician now that we live in Lexington.  You are now seeing Dr. Kate Powell..which is one of mine and Aunt Lauren's friends...she is actually Aunt Lauren's best friend from med school.  Your stats were:

Weight: 22 lbs 5 oz (50%)

Height: 32 in (50-75%)

Head: 18.5 in (75%)

I am not convinced that these measurements/percentiles were accurate this time due to some things, but we will go with it anyways. 

You have 12 teeth!  You cut three molars and an incisor all at once...but you did it like a champ!

You still take two naps and I don't think you'll be cutting down to one anytime soon.  You usually sleep about 1-1.5 hours at 9:00 and then 1.5 hours at 2:00.  We tried one day to skip morning and needless to say...disaster. 

You are learning new things every day...you are SUCH a sponge.  We "teach" you something once or twice and its locked in your little brain, it is really pretty amazing.  Here are some things are you doing:

You know LOTS of body parts: eyes, ears, nose, mouth, teeth, head, hair, belly, hands, feet, etc. 

You can follow a two step command (ex: go to your room and get the ball)

You make many, many animal noises- so many that I can't even name them all.  Of note this month we taught to "gobble gobble " for turkey and "ho ho ho" for Santa :)

You talk up a storm and get new words all the time.  Its so funny when you surprise me with a word I had no idea you knew. 

You shake your head "yes" or "no" when we ask you questions (pretty helpful!).  

When I ask you "how old is Banks?" you hold up a number one all proud!

You know all the family members and will point when asked (ex: where's Pop Pop?)

Before bedtime and meals you have learned to fold your little hands when we pray.  You still usually keep your eyes wide open and usually talk the whole way through, but at least you've got the hand part down. 

I feel like we have really turned a corner with discipline and you are understanding more now.  You no longer go for the dog bowls or plants in the house.  You listen when I say "no" (most of the time!).  We will have a long way to go, but this is the first time I have felt like we're making progress. 

You are very much a "people person" and you love to be around kids and adults.  You still of course adore your cousin more than anyone! 

You are walking (and running) everywhere!  You are very cautious though...we think this is kinda funny.  When there is a step (even if it is so, so tiny), you will get down on your belly and back over it. 

You love:

Animals (still)

Your toy golf clubs

Fruit, all kinds

Mac and Cheese

Balls

Cars/trucks (i.e. "go go's")

Rocks, sticks, and pine straw

Being outside

Tiger

Roughhousing 

Being tickled 

You light up our lives, little man!  You bring us so much JOY and LAUGHTER!  We are now and will always be SO proud of you.  We love you so, so much. Can't wait for Christmas with you!