Wow, one and a half years old. I don't know why, but I feel like that seems so big! These past few months we have really noticed Brayden becoming such a "little man"! It is so cute and makes me smile to think about, but it is definitely bitter sweet. Why does 18 months fly by so quickly once you have a child?!
Brayden still wakes up around 7:30am, takes a nap typically from 1 to 3pm, and goes to bed at 8pm. He also still eats three meals a day and one afternoon snack, although some mornings he has a small mid-morning snack too depending on what he ate for breakfast and if he was really active.
I know that this post is a week late, but we were waiting on Brayden's stats from his 18-month doctor's appointment (see bottom of post) which was this morning. Brayden is doing great and was such a big boy and didn't cry at all during his shot! I was so proud of him! But, does it make me a bad mom that I was also a little sad that he didn't cry during his shot?!! I feel like that is something a big boy does, and he can't be a big boy yet, right??...he's still my baby!!!
This month:
-So, this month Brayden has decided that the only toys he likes are ones that are not really toys! I know that it is just one of many phases, so we are making the most of it in the meantime. Right now, Brayden's all time favorite toy is probably the tv remotes! No, he does not want to, nor try to watch tv with them, he just wants to hide them in his tent and then run back and forth with them moving them from one spot to the next. It is actually really entertaining to watch! Dan and I were very hesitant to let Brayden play with them, but finally decide that it was not dangerous nor a battle that we felt necessary to deal with everyday. Plus, I have a feeling that he will soon get sick of this game, haha.
-This past month, Brayden has really started becoming more vocal and also trys to repeat a lot more of what we say now. I won't list every single word he says, but the words that he does say, he says a lot! My favorites to hear, and his favorites to say, are probably Da-dee (Daddy), Ma or Mama, Dabdee (aka Bailey), mamoon (moon), mamore (more), hellllllp (help), hot (in reference to my coffee or the oven), appull (apple), bubye (bye bye), and ahmen (amen).
-We have really been enjoying this mild winter and being able to get outside a good bit. Brayden loves running around and being outside. The slide is probably one of his favorite outside activities right now, which he now does without our assistance at all! We have also started taking Brayden on walks without the stroller, which he loves! Although we are working on the hand holding thing when crossing the street. He is refusing to hold our hand when walking now, I am sure it is an independence thing, so typically we default to picking him up. We are also trying to teach him the word stop, because usually he is off and running! I do have to say, that Brayden quickly learned to stay on the side walk though, so that is at least a step in the right direction!
-So, this month Brayden has decided that the only toys he likes are ones that are not really toys! I know that it is just one of many phases, so we are making the most of it in the meantime. Right now, Brayden's all time favorite toy is probably the tv remotes! No, he does not want to, nor try to watch tv with them, he just wants to hide them in his tent and then run back and forth with them moving them from one spot to the next. It is actually really entertaining to watch! Dan and I were very hesitant to let Brayden play with them, but finally decide that it was not dangerous nor a battle that we felt necessary to deal with everyday. Plus, I have a feeling that he will soon get sick of this game, haha.
-This past month, Brayden has really started becoming more vocal and also trys to repeat a lot more of what we say now. I won't list every single word he says, but the words that he does say, he says a lot! My favorites to hear, and his favorites to say, are probably Da-dee (Daddy), Ma or Mama, Dabdee (aka Bailey), mamoon (moon), mamore (more), hellllllp (help), hot (in reference to my coffee or the oven), appull (apple), bubye (bye bye), and ahmen (amen).
-We have really been enjoying this mild winter and being able to get outside a good bit. Brayden loves running around and being outside. The slide is probably one of his favorite outside activities right now, which he now does without our assistance at all! We have also started taking Brayden on walks without the stroller, which he loves! Although we are working on the hand holding thing when crossing the street. He is refusing to hold our hand when walking now, I am sure it is an independence thing, so typically we default to picking him up. We are also trying to teach him the word stop, because usually he is off and running! I do have to say, that Brayden quickly learned to stay on the side walk though, so that is at least a step in the right direction!
Other Updates:
-Height: 34 inches (90th percentile); Weight: 27.4 pounds (60th percentile), and Head: 49.5cm (90th percentile).
-Brayden now has 8 teeth, three molars, and his fourth molar is finally almost all the way in. Poor guy, I thought that molar was never going to come in. It has been half cut through for weeks now! It also looks like Brayden is going to cut some of his eye teeth very soon too!
-Brayden continues to be a great eater and loves his m-i-l-k as we usually have to spell it out. I am waiting for the day that he learns what we are spelling out. The child would drink m-i-l-k 24/7 if we let him and typically chugs his whole 6oz sippy cup in a few minutes flat. Brayden has gotten a lot better about trying new foods (we were in a stand still for a month). And if he won't try it, all you have to do is put a teeny tiny bit of ketchup on the first few bites until he realizes that he likes it.
Brayden you light up our world and are constantly making us laugh and smile! We love you so much! Happy 18-months big boy!
-Height: 34 inches (90th percentile); Weight: 27.4 pounds (60th percentile), and Head: 49.5cm (90th percentile).
-Brayden now has 8 teeth, three molars, and his fourth molar is finally almost all the way in. Poor guy, I thought that molar was never going to come in. It has been half cut through for weeks now! It also looks like Brayden is going to cut some of his eye teeth very soon too!
-Brayden continues to be a great eater and loves his m-i-l-k as we usually have to spell it out. I am waiting for the day that he learns what we are spelling out. The child would drink m-i-l-k 24/7 if we let him and typically chugs his whole 6oz sippy cup in a few minutes flat. Brayden has gotten a lot better about trying new foods (we were in a stand still for a month). And if he won't try it, all you have to do is put a teeny tiny bit of ketchup on the first few bites until he realizes that he likes it.
Brayden you light up our world and are constantly making us laugh and smile! We love you so much! Happy 18-months big boy!