13 Months Old

This little guy is growing up way too fast. He has been so much fun, but a ton of work! We call him our little tornado because he leaves a trail of destruction wherever he goes. I clean up during every nap just for him to wreak havoc when he wakes up. He really wants to feed himself so that gets extremely messy. He'll be content just holding a spoon or toy, but soon it's flinging food in the air.

Although he's not much a talker (he's babbling a lot more), this kid understands A LOT! We are able to communicate with each other and this has helped a ton with his crankiness and changing him. He'll nod, point, or give the "more" sign. Most of the time he's not really asking for more of anything, but a change of scenery or something new. It also means he's hungry. He'll make the more sign as he walks into the kitchen and then points at the pantry. I ask if he wants something to eat and he nods his little head frantically. His favorite thing to eat these days is smoothies. I introduced him to smoothies when I got frustrated that he wouldn't eat any of the fruit I cut up for him. He LOVED it! Now he cries and points to the blender constantly. He also loved that I snuggled with him on the couch and shared the smoothie with an adult cup and straw. Now that's how he'd prefer to take his smoothie. I give him a toddler straw cup that's spill proof and he's always very disappointed he's not getting the big cup. Jake couldn't stand that I fed him on the couch, but I just love sitting with him. He even points to the couch and tries to pull himself up.

He's not able to pull himself up on the couch yet, but it's coming. And that means climbing out the crib is coming... Uh this kid keeps me on my toes. Just yesterday he walks into the kitchen and opens the door to the pantry! When did that happen?!?! Aye aye aye. This morning I desperately needed a shower, so I Parker-proofed my bedroom and left him with Sesame Street and some toys. He did fine (and I could see him from the shower the whole time), but as I'm drying my hair I see him open the freaking door! Good thing the gate at the top of the stairs was closed. Needless to say, Babies R Us (or somewhere) will be getting more of my money for baby proofing products.

He's been such a funny and happy little toddler. He likes to play chase and be tickled. He wags his little finger when we read "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" He loves splashing and playing in bathtub. He likes to brush his teeth. He waves hello and bye-bye. He gives me kisses when I ask (they are very slobbery). He loves his mom and dad and we love him!


Trying to get Roxy out from under the bed.