16 Months Old

Well it seems I missed posting Grayson's 16 month update on the 12th. This month is just flying by & we've been so busy preparing for Christmas, I just haven't had much extra time to blog.

My youngest is learning so quickly from his big brothers! he follows them around like a lost puppy & plays everything they are playing. Just today, the kids were playing hide- & -seek & Grayson was looking for the kids & finding his own hiding spots. He loves playing ball & continues to throw anything across the room & say "ball" at the same time, doesn't matter what it is. today it happened to be a wooden train on the hardwood floor! we really need to work on that.

He's just recently started to hit out when he doesn't get his way & he never backs down when 'fighting' over a toy. I'm not sure how to reprimand the behaviour at his age besides redirection & trying to stop it before it happens? hopefully he outgrows this stage quickly.

Grayson's been climbing everything, I take him off of the coffee table, kitchen chairs, & even the kitchen table - more times than I can count. Yesterday, I seriously wanted to throw the kitchen chairs out the backdoor, he just would not stay off of them. 

Grayson's learned some new words lately including snack, treat, & he tries to say bubble guppies lol. We've done some Christmas baking & the container sits near his highchair (cruel I know) he often points to the container & says either "treat" or "please". 

The other day the boys taught Grayson to raise his hand when they ask him a question. For example, they'll say "who likes chocolate?" & he'll raise his hand. It's pretty cute. Tonight, he had some ice cream cake for dessert (it was Gavin's b-day) & Grayson raised his hand after he tasted it as if to say " I like this!" He also likes to high five. Grayson also has been giving us kisses and hugs lately - what could be better?

Thomas the train is a favourite around here & Grayson loves these jammies! he says "toot toot" for thomas. 

Grayson has two top molars & his two front top teeth are just about ready to come through. His gums are so bumpy & sore looking :( he might actually get his two front teeth for Christmas. No sign of any bottom teeth yet. I often wonder what he'll look like with teeth, he's been so long without any!

Happy 16 Months Grayson!