Here's what Micah's been up to over the past month:
1) Growth is slowing down. At today's visit, Micah weighed 28# 2 ounces (80%), 34.6 inches long (95%) and head circumference is 50 cm (90%). Again, these values are probably skewed due to our uncooperative patient : )
2) Current shirt size - 24 months - 2T, shorts - 24 months, shoes - size 7, and diapers - size 5-6, depending on the brand.
3) Motor man - walking backwards, running, will walk on his tip toes (but not idiopathic!), jump, go up/down stairs while standing and holding onto the railing.
4) Language is struggling a bit. Our pediatric PA-C said that children are generally motor oriented or verbal. At this point in his life, Micah should have at least 20 words. It's difficult to say if he has that number. He's recently stopped saying a lot of words that he once was saying and everything seems to be "da". Concerned - not really at this point. We'll keep working with Micah. I'm fortunate to work with a great SLP, who has a lot of years of working with pediatrics.
5) Sweet tooth - maybe starting. On a recent trip up North, Micah was given a few M&M's. He loved them. I'm trying hard not to have that stuff in the house, but it's certainly hard given my chocolate cravings.
6) Appetite is slowing down. Instead of eating "everything" at lunch at daycare, Micah now only eats "some" most days of the week. We try to get at least 1-2 good, solid meals in him a day, and breakfast is usually a sure bet. He still loves eggs and recently has shown an interest in my oatmeal. Other likes include pasta, cereal bars, goldfish, grilled cheese, and less and less fruits and vegetables. We try to still incorporate them into every meal, even it means hiding them : )
7) Using a fork and spoon more consistently. It seems like Whippy will be right handed. Likes to dump whatever's on his plate or in his bowl on his tray.
8) Great at imitating - he loves putting on deodorant on, except instead of putting the actual deodorant on with the stick, he put it on with the cap. He also will pretend to put hair gel in his hair. It's great watching him learn so much.
9) We may have a baseball player in the making. This kiddo has a great overhand throw. It's fun to watch him throw baseballs with Kyle, but he's also been throwing a bunch of toys too lately : /
10) Tantrums are still present - what else can I say? I've gotten good at ignoring him during them ,and he eventually becomes distracted by something else.
11) Still loves to be in the kitchen when I'm in there. It's become so challenging to cook supper some nights, as he wants to be held to monitor what's been cooked on the stove or he wants to help stir. He throws tantrums when put down. He doesn't quite yet understand the concept of "hot". I am certain that this kiddo is bound to be a chef someday.
12) Can climb up on chairs and the couch by himself. Climbs up into our bay window. Still has yet to climb out of his crib...
13) Still sleeping approximately 10 hours/night. Takes 1 afternoon nap a day. Seems to be on a good sleeping schedule : )
14) Likes trucks and will scoot them across the floor. It's so much fun to watch him
15) Loves his shoes and has a fit when they're taken off at home or at daycare.
16) Still sleeps with a pacifier. At daycare, he naps without one. Over the next few months, we are going to start the fun process of tapering it out.
17) Potty training - not quite yet. Over the next 2 months (ie - we hopefully move into our new house) we will start the potty training fun.
18) Still has no idea that he's going to be a big brother in 5 short months.
Here are a few pictures of Micah man from last Thursday night - his actual 18 month birthday. Kyle was working that night, but Micah and I celebrated with a trip to the park. It started raining just as we arrived, but we were able to capture a beautiful rainbow. The night ended with an ice cream treat from Culvers.
Much messier than his cake smash 6 months ago
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