Blake 15 month Update

Blake had his 15 month well check up appointment today. He just turned 15 months on my birthday January 21st. I still can not believe how much time has past and how much he's grown. The first 6 months I really feared going to his well check up appointments because of the colic and slow weight gain. It always seemed like he was never going to be on the charts but today what a difference.

Blake 15 month Measurements

weight: 22 lbs. 15 oz.

length: 31.25 in.

head circ: 18.25 in.

Blake was a trooper.  He had two shots today. He cried for a bit but got over the pain very quickly and was back to his sweet, giggly self. I love our pediatrician she's really wonderful and always takes the time to sit down and talk with us and answers all of our questions. Blake was being a bit of a show off. When the doctor asked me how Blake was doing with all his milestones  like pulling himself up, bending over, walking etc. He actually did them right when she asked  LOL! As to to say yes doctor let me just demonstrate for you. Such a sweet boy. He has always been great with shots a little bit of a kicker though so the nurse and I had to really hold him tight. But after he just likes to cuddle and finish his sippy cup and he's all good. We're almost done with the frequent doctor visits now. We're getting closer to just the yearly visits which will be great.

I just can't believe all that he's accomplished these 15 months. He's just recently really taken off with walking. He took his first steps two days after Christmas. He was standing and holding himself up since November but really started taking some steps on his own in December. Today while we were waiting for what seemed like forever in the doctor's waiting room ( Doctors ugh!) Blake took 9 steps! I was so proud of him.

He's always been a talker making noises and sounds and watching to see what our reaction was. Now he's even louder and will repeat what we say to him back to us.

Favorite Words

"Mama"

"Dadda"

"Bo Bo" for Liam

"No"

"Yup"

"Car"

"Ba" for ball

My little man LOVES to eat anything and everything. He would eat all day if I let him. It's so fun to see his face light up and his little fingers & toes wiggle when he's waiting for me to bring him his food while he's seated in his highchair.

Favorite Foods

Bananas

Cheerios

Oatmeal

Yogurt

Mandarin Oranges

Cottage Cheese (the top favorite)

Chicken

Carrots

Peas
Turkey
Chicken Nuggets
Ham

Balls are his favorite toy. He has a very strong arm and can throw the ball high in air sometimes hitting the ceiling (oops!) He's got  a really good aim. I'm thinking he may become more of the athlete between the two boys. Blake has really developed his motor skills especially with throwing and griping ball. He also like to play with Liam's matchbox cars and his monster trucks pushing them along the floor. He also likes to help Mommy empty the dishwasher. He runs in the kitchen when he hears me unloading and will grab the silverware out and reach up and hand it to me and say "Mama, Mama."

He also loves his push walker although he does great walking on his own now he hasn't been using it as much. He also loves music. We bought him some shaker instruments for Christmas this year and he has a blast with them and loves to dance whenever he hears music. He loves going to story time on Mondays and his toddler music class on Tuesdays.

Favorite Songs

"You Are My Sunshine"

"Old McDonald"

"Twinkle Little Star"