Tyler's 15th Month

Well, even if his clothes don't prove it, Mr. Tyler is 15 months old. 

... he wears 9-12 month clothes.  And the 12 month ones are still on the big side! 

... understands and responds to the following questions/statements:  where's your head/mouth/eyes, clap your hands, stomp your feet, give me high five, give kisses, give hugs, lets go to bed, and sit down... to name a few.

... and he knows the sign language for "more" (clapping) but only does it if you say "do you want more" not on his own.  Baby steps.
... has figured out how to climb into the wagon!  It takes a little bit but he works at it and does get it.  It's not pretty... just pretty funny.  Ha ha. 

... he loves wearing shoes.  Will go get them when you ask him too, or bring them to you when he wants them on.  But once you get them on, watch out.  He's gonna want to go out to the garage.

... he loves the garage - will go wander around in there, around the cars, and run away from you if you try and get him.
... he climbs up and all over the playground equipment and LOVES going down the slides and can go down them on his own.  I'm still right there but he can do it.
... he still has an affinity for standing on tables but has moved on to the cradle stand, the kitchen table chairs, and the actual kitchen table!  He only got to the table once but he loves climbing up onto those chairs! 
... he's enjoying being able to color with markers with his sister, but also likes to eat the tips... just like crayons.  So I have to be careful.  But it doesn't last long - few minutes of coloring and he's over it.
... tries to do some of the activities in gymnastics.  It's kind of hard to manage him and Kayla at gymnastics but at least  Kayla's old enough to do a lot of it herself.  So I can help Tyler do a few of it or distract him from being in other kids way.  Ha ha.

... he's finally drinking milk!  Yay!  And I mean, he can chug that stuff.  Not all the time but way more than he used to!

... but he also still nurses.  Usually just 2-3 times a day (when he wakes up in the morning, after nap, and before bed.)  But he also still nurses at night 1-2 times.  Wonder how long that'll go on.  :-)

... doesn't like yogurt but must hold Kayla's go-gurt while she eats her own.  He just likes to squeeze it - but don't you dare feed it to him!  Ha ha.+

... will wash his hands - demands to wash his hands if he sees a faucet!  Even rubbing his hands together to rub the soap in.
... his new favorite game is ring around the rosey, well, at least a close second to peek a boo.  And he starts clapping his hands when you sing Patty Cake or BINGO
... he's obsessed with the trash.  So annoying!

... he's specific about what books he wants to read at bedtime.  I keep about 10 up in the office and when I hold one up he'll either get comfy in my lap (yes) or squirm (no).  My book list includes Goodnight Texas, Goodnight Zoo, Goodnight America, Pooh and Tigger, First Words (this is a must read!) along with a few others. 

... still only has 7 teeth.  Though, he might be getting another one, can't tell if he's sick or teething right now.

... stands up in the fridge every time the door is opened.  Thankfully he doesn't flip out if you move him, but he definitely resists.

... he's still a HUGE fan of trucks and cars!  HUGE!  And I totally encourage it!

... goes and hides behind the tv, acting like he's going to grab the wires, just to get a rise out of mom and dad.  Same reason he stands up on the cradle stand!
... didn't gain any weight, or only ounces, in the last 3 months.  Is just under 20 lbs!  (5-6 lbs lighter than Kayla at this same age!)

... still doesn't say any words.  Waves bye but that's about it.  But he understands a lot so the doctor isn't worried.  Boys are usually a little behind girls in verbal development.  He's definitely not behind in his physical  abilities - he may be small but he sure is agile!

... he LOVES his sister!  If he hears her in the morning he wakes up.  When he's downstairs and she wakes up from a nap he goes to the gate and calls up to her, and if she's coming downstairs he's talking up a storm to her.  When she comes downstairs he has to give her hugs.  He wants to be wherever she is, play with whatever she is playing with, sit next to her, play with her hair, chase her, be chased by her, etc.  It's really cute to watch.

... is such a momma's boy!  He can kill you with is smile... as long as he's fed and not tired he's a very happy boy.