He is quite the adventurer. He is getting into everything, loves exploring the cabinets and drawers. He loves opening doors and then saying "bye bye" as he closes the door. He loves the water, going down the slide (and now walking up the slide), walk up and down the stairs by himself (don't try to help him - he wants to do it on his own!), climb on furniture, ride on anything that will move. His motor development is extra fun to watch since it was so hard to see Cata not progressing at this age - normal development is just a huge blessing! We cherish it, even when it gets him in trouble :)
He loves his Tata and has started to get to know his cousin Sophia. He loves giving out hugs to those around him. His hugs are so enthusiastic when they are directed at Cata they usually end with both of them on the floor crying as he knocks her down to the ground. She's learning to brace herself a little better and he's a little more gentle with his hugs these days. He is caring, often taking Cata's hand to lead her places - upstairs, to the door, to bed. If she is put to bed before he is, he stands by her bed, reaches in and pats her head or chest, then makes sure we turn on her noise maker and waves good bye as he leaves the room. He always brings her (and us) our shoes when we are getting ready to go out. He will sit down when you tell him it's time for a diaper change, clothes change, time to get shoes on or off. He will bring you anything you ask him to and put items away when asked (wow! hope this lasts a long time!).
He is imitating everything, even the things we don't think he notices like turning on Cata's noise maker, putting the keys back in the drawer...
He tolerates me putting in him in less than masculine outfits including pink shirts when I only have Cata's clothes for him :)
He is an awesome sleeper - but also likes to play in bed. He sleeps 12-14 hrs at night, naps 2-3 hrs.
He loves the outdoors and is pretty tolerant of Cata leaning on his during bike rides :)
He is talking more each day. Picking up about a word a day. Some of my favorites are "thank you" and "i love you", but there is bye bye, ball, up, out, door, ice, bounce, ssshhhhhh, eat, fruit, dada, mama, cata, tata...the list goes on and on. it's so cute to hear him learn words so quickly as we speak. Again, something that Cata had so early on and lost by 13 months, so it's a blessing to hear. He is very proud of his language!
The most amazing tings is my little baby is growing up and won't be the baby anymore. He is getting ready to be a big brother, practicing his skills of taking care of baby.
And lastly, a picture of my princess who is excited to be a big sister again!
