Age: 15 Months & 4 days

Stats: 26 pounds 10 ounces, 32.5″ tall (he has grown over 2 inches and gained 2 pounds since his twelve month check up)

I have to admit that the past 7 weeks have been quite the transitional period for Henry (and myself). He started getting all of his teeth at once which brings on lots of fussiness, he started throwing tantrums, dropped down to 2 naps a day (and sometimes just 1), is more curious than ever, and he has become a daredevil. Year one was a breeze compared to this. He also recently started school two days a week while I am at the office, and that has been very hard on him.  He also NEVER sits still. He wants to explore, run, move, etc. He hates diaper changes, getting his hands and face wiped and being told NO.  I have a feeling we might be getting our “terrible twos” a little early! But I know that everything is just a phase and soon this will pass so I am trying not to stress that much.  Here are some of the things he is currently loving right now. 

1. Stacking Cups/Blocks – I think my child might be a bit OCD. He is obsessed with stacking cups, blocks, tupperware, etc. He definitely is not lacking in the fine motor skills department. Our favorite stacking cups are these. 

2. Shoes – Henry is obsessed with his shoes. He always wants to wear them and they are the first thing he points to when he wakes up in the morning. He will bring them to me and sit down and wait patiently for me to put them on. I think that is the only 2 minutes of the day where he is still. Our favorites are Converse high tops, Adidas and classes slip ons. Other brands I love are Target, Walmart, Polo, Tom’s and Puma. 

3. Blueberries – Henry recently took to blueberries like a fiene and has eaten a whole carton in a day. (I guess that’s okay?) The only downfall to this … blueberry elimination. Enough said. 

4. His “big boy” chair – We recently picked up this chair at our local Home Goods. It is adorable and he loves to sit (stand) and watch Sesame Street and Dinosaur Train or just hold the remote and lounge (Al Bundy style). That is of course if he is not climbing and standing on the chair. 

5. Books – He is finally getting into “reading”. He won’t sit through a whole story but he knows the basics of getting the book, bringing it to me, sitting down and turning the pages. I will also catch him flipping through them on his own too which is just the cutest thing ever. He is growing like a weed right before my very eyes. I don’t know if he has a favorite book yet, but he brings me Henry in Love and Corduroy to read the most. 

6. Radio Flyer Wagon – I have to give props to radio flyer for constantly being ahead of the trend. This wagon is pure genius on their part. It’s well made, sturdy, and has everything you need for a walk, trips to the pool, a day at the fair, etc. You can take it anywhere, the canopy shade is removable, there are cup holders for the kids and parents, a built in back pack, pockets for cell phones AND it sits 2 children. Also, when there is only one child riding in it, the other seat folds into a tray table so they can eat or color/do whatever. It is one of the best things out there. One of my favorite things is that he holds onto the sides the whole time while we go on walks (melt my heart!) Here we are last night on a walk. Notice the Halloween PJ’s. October 1st means Halloween PJ’s all month long and trust me, he has a few 🙂