Sweet Sixteen....Months!

A short sixteen months ago, I feel in love...my heart was stolen and now until forever it will belong to a little blonde boy who calls me "Mumma"!

Little Man, 

I feel like I am seeing the entire world through new eyes.  Especially during the special Christmas season...I feel like a kid again!  You love the lights, the sounds, the music, and all the decorations.  You love it all, except Santa, who you hate!  We have tried three times, and each time...tears start falling!  Honestly, I can't blame you...maybe next year!  But what I love most the most is the fact that you recognize baby Jesus in the nativity...always saying, "Jees" (which is your version of Jesus)...and I hope that you will soon know the importance of that little baby.  

There are so many things I have enjoyed this age...mostly listening to you learn more and more words.  It has been sweet sounds to my ears to hear you begin to point and tell me what you want and like.  I love watching your eyes light up when your dad and I get excited when you say a new word...we are a little obsessed with you!   Sorry, I guess you are just gonna have to get use to the fact.  

Here are some of the words in your vocabulary:

People/Family members: 

"Dadda" or "Daddeeee"

"Mumma"

"Pop" (your favorite word lately referring to your Grandpa Pop)

"Ross"

"Bryce" (for Bryson)

"Ga - Daddy" (trying to say Granddaddy)

"Ash" for his cousin Ashton

"Daaan" (which he said for the first time this week, referring to his fav aunt Danielle!)

"Jees" - Jesus

"Barn"  - Barney

"Bop" - Baby Bop

"Pooh" - Winnie the Pooh

Phrases or Things:

"Horssh!" (horse - your favorite word lately...its so cute because you say it with a little lisp at the end!)

"Cat"

"Dog" or "Woff, Woff"

"Rrrrr".....(its what you say when I point to a lion!)

"Car"

"Keys"

"Truck"

"Bear" - w/out "r"...still working on that one

"Sock" - (this is is questionable, says it with a "c" in the front....which is funny, but soooo inappropriate....but really funny!)

"Shoes"

"Go"

"Bath"

"Cold"

"Hot"

"Pup"

"Ball"

"Tree"

"Passss" - aka pacifier - "pas" again w/ a little lisp, its cute!

"Crack" - this is what he says when he wants a cracker or cookie

"Pig"

"Duck"

"Cow" - unless he says "horse" - he gets those confused

"Eyes"

"Bye"

"Hi"

"Dink" (drink)

"book"

"blues" - for blueberries

"Nana" - for banana

"house"

And lots of words we are still trying to figure out....maybe next month we'll have lots more words to share!  

You have become my "little monkey" because you love to climb.  Your dad and I have learned to push our chairs at the kitchen table, because if not, you'll be standing in it - smiling!  Also, we have the stairs gated off, but you have found a way to climb on the outside of the banister.  Yes, it scares me to death!  I wish you wouldn't do that!  

Books fascinate you and you love to be read to.  There are many days that you retreat to your room and I find you sitting on your soft blue rug, surrounded by books that you have pulled off the shelf.  I love to sit and watch you turn the pages, one after another.  You are so content when you are exploring, taking in all the colors, shapes and animals.  I hope you always like books the way you do right now.  

Lately, you have discovered your shoulders....you shrug them, turn you head and smile...it is definitely the cutest thing I have ever seen.  Precious.  

Thank you sweet boy for making your mommas everyday so very special.  I hope to capture all of these moments and tuck them away because I don't ever want to forget.  

Happy 16 month birthday!

Love,

Mommy