After Jack turned one I decided that photographing him every month might be a little bit of overkill-even I think he looks pretty much the same from one month to the next these days-but I still wanted to take some not-on-my-phone photos at least a couple times a year. I think every three months is a nice middle ground.
This kid is not as easy to photograph as he used to be! He has no interest in sitting still and when I do catch him looking up I’ve got mere seconds before he makes a grab for this interesting contraption I’m holding up to my face. No time to elicit a smile!
He’s trying to learn how to get up into the child-size chairs on his own. I’ve got my old laptop set up on the play table and he likes to sit there and pretend that he’s typing-just like mama. On numerous occasions I’ve turned around to catch him standing on the chair and looking out the window. I’m not sure whether to applaud or scold him. I’m leaning toward applause.
His interests these days include: toilets, anything that can be reimagined as a phone, being carried around, cuddling, sleeping, and, as always, eating. He still takes two naps (knock on wood that that lasts FOREVER because mama likes to write in the mornings), breastfeeds twice a day (first thing in the morning and right before bed, though I think he may give it up completely soon), and says four words: mama, daddy, dog, and hey. As I mentioned recently, he still doesn’t walk, and I’m completely okay with that. We’re going in for his checkup this afternoon and hopefully the pediatrician doesn’t make a big deal out of it either. His legs and hips seem to be working just fine, he just needs to work on his balance I guess.
I hope this week is treating you well! Thanks, as always, for reading and have a fabulous Wednesday!
Not that you care about what some stranger half the country away says, but a) your boy is so adorable!, b) I love your blog, but I don’t think I’ve ever commented before, and c) my fourth child didn’t walk until he was 17.5 months, and my pediatrician didn’t think it was any big deal. Neither did the physical therapist that came to our house twice a month (for my third child who has spina bifida). So you are probably safe!
Thanks, Keryn! That is so reassuring to hear. Thanks so much for reading and commenting. Please know that I do care what you think-connecting with readers is one of my favorite parts of blogging. I hope to hear from you again!
Jack is super cute! I had to comment and say that I think he’s the perfect
combination of you and your husband. The two of you smashed together.
That’s awesome.
Thank you! You are so sweet!
He is getting so big! Exploring and. Learning new things! Soon he will be two!
Oh my goodness! I can’t even think that far ahead!
I agree with the above commenter. He looks so much like you and your husband. So adorable. Love the chair pics.
Thanks, Carnisha!