Accomplishments

As I was updating Eli's baby book this weekend, I realized that I haven't been quite as diligent about writing down some of the milestones as I should. I have all the big ones, of course. But who keeps track of their pregnancy? Or the first time he claps his hands together? Are parents really supposed to be able to fill out ALL of these "firsts"???

With that in mind, I figured I should document what he is currently (at 16 months) capable of doing. If you're not interested in what my kiddo can currently do, don't bother reading any further. This is honestly as much for me to look back on later when I can't remember he was like at this stage in life. (Also, keep in mind that I make no guarantees that he will perform any of these tricks for you, should you see him and ask him to. At home, he talks and performs on demand. In public, it's a crapshoot.)

*He can say multiple words: side = outside (his first real word), baw baw = ball, doggie, mama, daddy, dirty (as in, his diaper's dirty. he learned that one at daycare:), bye-bye, cracker, go!go!go! (said while running), uh-huh, hi, and I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

*He also can make a few animal noises. A dog says: woo, woo, woo. A lion says: roar! And a duck sort of quacks :) He can also point to and identify many animals. We still work on this a lot, but he's getting a lot of the basic objects and animals down.

*He can now - thanks to Daddy - give and blow kisses. It's done w/ a "mmmwa!" sound and is super cute. He'll also give you a hug if you ask him for one.

*He no longer thinks walking is all that cool. He runs EVERYWHERE.

*He LOVES the pool! Thank goodness he inherited my love of water, instead of Aaron's disdain for it.

*He also dances :) He loves music and stares at the tv when we have CMT videos on in the mornings. Aaron and I joke that he's already into blondes, because he tends to pay more attention when Carrie Underwood or Miranda Lambert is on.

*His little personality and sense of humor is developing more and more all the time. He's what I would describe as an easy-going, generally very happy kid. Loves new situations and people. Sometimes has to warm up to someone if they want to hold him. But he can't get enough of flirting with strangers in Target.