The biggie is that he learned to walk over Christmas. He was teetering so close for awhile. And I didn't push it, since I saw the efforts at Thanksgiving and knew the relatives would make it happen. And indeed they pulled through! Official first steps we're counting December 26, 2012. He's definitely into more things, but it's also nice for him to be able to move better on his own. Mixed blessing! No running yet.
Oliver is also talking like crazy. Granted, many of the words require some interpretation, but he's quite verbose for his age. The doctor said he was probably working on his words instead of walking - as 15 months is a bit late. Words include; Mom, Daddy, PopPop, Nana, Grandma, Grandpa, Reggie, Louie, Doggie, Woof-Woof, Meow, Owl, Who-Who, Duck, Quack-Quack, Apple, Snack, Banana, Cheese, No, Night-Night, Choo-Choo, On, Hot, Thank You, Go Ducks... the list goes on, and he pretty much copies whatever you work with him on. Cute.
He continues to hold rank as a big boy. His latest 15 Month stats were: 28.3 lbs (95%), 34.5" (99%). Babies slow their grow in weight, so I keep thinking he's got to be at least 30 lbs, but not so. He is also growing a mouthful of teeth. He has all 8 teeth up front (4 top, 4 bottom) and then 3 molars, with a 4th coming soon. Next up: a haircut this month. The sides are tickling his ears, and the back definitely turns into a mullet when it's not curly. Just got to pick the place to get it done.
He still loves music, now the Baby Songs videos he gets to watch sometimes on TV, animals, fish, cars, trucks and trains. Lots of fun! And still taking 2 naps a day.
