Happy Fifteen Months!

At fifteen months:

We continue to stay busy with our little bug. Our days are filled with playing with the doggies, playdates, library time, running errands, exercising with Mommy, and just having free play most of the day! Aiden's favorite "toys" are phones, computers, the hair dryer, remote controls, decks of cards, and his parents. (In the picture below, you will see how excited he is to have the phone in one hand and the computer in the other!) When he actually plays with his own toys, he enjoys his corn popper, his mini-kitchen, the ball popper, and his miniature house. He also loves to hear books, especially Go Dog Go! and Tickle Monster!

Aiden continues to bless his mom with two naps during the day! As much as I love spending time with my son, a nap is a baby's gift to his or her parents. It's time to check things off of the to-do list, clean house, exercise, or just plain relax. Aiden goes to bed between 7:30-8:00 and wakes up around 7:00:) He continues to sleep with his "paci" and LOVES his rainforest mobile and music bear. We often hear these objects sometime during the night...I think if he wakes up, he turns one on, and puts himself back to sleep. Aiden got two new teeth this month and one more is on the way! Teething makes for a few extra fussy moments, but makes his smile shine so much more:) Check out the teeth in the picture below:

Aiden loves to feed himself and does not like when Mommy or Daddy try to put food in his mouth! He has almost mastered use of the fork and spoon, eating up his favorite foods of clementines, goldfish, hot dogs, bananas, and eggs!

Aiden has learned how to point to his body parts-nose, mouth, belly, feet, and hands. He also sniffs when you ask what smells-I love his scrunched up nose face. He continues to follow instructions, brings us things when asked, and just loves being a part of our everyday life.

Aiden loves, loves, loves to be outside! We love go on walks and runs, but his favorite thing to do is just to play outside. We often play in the yard with the dogs, outdoor toys, and just roaming around. He also loves to go to the park and climb, slide, and explore!!!! Thank goodness for some nice spring weather!

Aiden continues to be our little bug. He weighed 19 pounds and measured around 28 inches at his fifteen month appointment:) Our little baby has such a sweet, happy demeanor. He loves life, loves people, and loves new adventures. He loves to laugh...at himself, others, and especially when he is being tickled! He is often shy when put in new situations, often clinging to his Mommy until he starts to feel comfortable. This doesn't surprise me with two shy parents, but I am hoping that he starts to feel more comfortable in new situations as he discovers more about life. Although I know I shouldn't laugh at my little bug, sometimes all I can do during his full fledged temper tantrums is excuse myself from the room and laugh:) He is a strong-willed, independent toddler who knows what he wants and does not like when he doesn't get his way. I wonder where he gets that...

I can't believe that he is only fifteen months old-what did I do before I had this crazy toddler?:) I am so excited for another month of adventures!