Grayson: 15 Months

This month has been defined by procedures and testing, aimed at getting this boy healthy.  I've decided to do a separate post about that and keep this one focused on all this boys other adorable and applaudable details.

At 15 months, Grayson:

• Weighs 22 1/2 lbs and has graduated from the 10th percentile back up to the 25th for both weight and height.  Following month after month of dropping in the percentiles (down from the 50th at birth) it is such a joy to see this boy growing at a healthy rate!
• Wearing size 12 months clothes (though we'll be going up a size soon) and size 4 diapers.
• Is not yet walking but has taken a few steps on his own and wants nothing more than to hold someone's hand so he can zoom around on foot.
• Has 7 teeth and abhors the mere indication of brushing any of them.
• Has added three more words/phrases to his vocabulary, "uh oh", "all done" and "bib".
• Is... and let's take a moment to celebrate this... sleeping UNSWADDLED 100% of the time.  Finally.
• Loves to hug, kiss and cuddle and is still easily the sweetest kid alive.
• Is having an absolute daddy love affair and goes tromping into our room at the first sound of daddy's alarm in the morning, ready to climb and give kisses.
• Has figured out how to climb onto the couch by himself and thankfully how to get off feet-first.  This was essential seeing as how his next move upon gaining this ability was to tumble over the side of the arm in acrobatic style just like his sister.  We keep a pile of pillows on both sides at all times for this very purpose of course.
• Loves to chase, is more into books but rarely lets me actually read one to him, loves to eat (the few things he can actual tolerate at this point), has mastered the snack cup, can do a straw cup but doesn't prefer it in the least, loves his sister, is amazing at keeping himself occupied for long periods of time and would always always prefer to be outside.
• Has not only had a growth spurt of the physical sense but has made a leap in his communication skills, humor and overall person-ness.  He is just on the brink of transition between baby and toddler and despite feeling joy in his every move, I find myself already mourning the coming loss of this baby who has won over my heart!