1) Growing like a weed. The last time he was at the doctor was his 16 month check-up, so I don't have specifics regarding his weight and height. He currently wears 24 month shorts/pants, 24 month/2T shirts and pajamas, size 5 diapers and size 7 shoes.
2) Despite his growth, he's certainly become pickier about eating. I have to believe that it's due to a desire to play versus sit to eat. He continues to like pasta, cereal (Cinnamon Chex - especially), eggs, cereal bars, cheese, crackers, and some chicken/pork. He's starting to avoid a lot of fruits and vegetables. We offer him what we are eating for supper - sometimes it's well received while other times it's chucked on the floor.
3) Drinks water and milk from a sippy cup. I've offered juice, but it gets instantaneously pushed away.
4) Needs a bath every night. He is all boy and plays hard at daycare and home. He is a muddy/sandy/sunscreen/food remnant covered kiddo by the end of the day.
5) Hates having his teeth brushed! He has to be tired to let you clip his fingernails or toenails.
6) No interest in potty training. We'll start this fall when life slows down a little. Diaper changes are hit or miss.
7) Becoming more independent at the park. Goes up playground equipment stairs independently and down little slides without our help.
8) Can climb up on the couch by himself. Jump - although his vertical is still only a few cm off the ground, and is getting better about climbing up and down stairs with the railing or 1 hand hold assist.
9) Loves his books - especially a specific transportation book that has pictures of cars, firetrucks, and farm machinery. He could spend hours looking at the pictures.
10) It's fun to see him take interest in new toys throughout the house. Lately he loves his Scout dog.
11) Music is a big part of Micah's life. He loves the "Wheels on the Bus" and the "Itsy Bitsy Spider" and is starting to do the actions.
12) Slowly is beginning to say a few more words - car, truck, bupf (bus) are said multiple times throughout the day. Cookie was new this week. Mil (milk) Wa (water), poo-poo (about 50% of the time when he has a poopy diaper), Naa-Naa for banana, and more new words that I'm probably missing. He still points and says "da" a lot. We are trying to get him better at using his words. He will sign "more" and "please".
13) Sleeping 8-9 hours/night. We are finding that he's getting up earlier and earlier, generally between 6:30 and 7:00 with the sun coming up earlier. He's usually tired enough at night that he'll fall asleep cuddling with his Gosig dog shortly after putting him in his crib. Naps about 2 hours during the day.
14) Uses a pacifier at night and during long car rides
15) Doesn't slow down for much. This kid goes and goes, and it is so much fun to watch him explore.
16) Has a few chores including feeding Brutus, although that has been on hold lately, as Brutus has been living at my parents - more on that later.
17) Is going to be a big brother in January! He is yet to fully understand this role, but I know that he'll be excited when the time comes - don't let his expression in the photo below fool you! Micah has added so much joy to our lives, and we are looking forward to the new addition to the family.
Love his expression! :)
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