Jacob::14 Months::

I just skipped right over Jacob's 13th month post and with life as busy as it is I could have easily skipped over the 14th as well.  However, there have been lots of changes in the last few weeks that I want to be sure and note. 

Stats:  No official measurements this month, but Jacob weighs about 20 lbs.

Sizes: 12-18 month clothes, size 3 diapers

Schedule:  We are on a four hour schedule and dropped the 5:00 catnap shortly after his first birthday.  I toyed with dropping his morning nap for a few days when he didn't seem to be napping well in the afternoon, but have decided to stick with two naps for a little while longer.  Of course, there are some days when he only gets his afternoon nap, but he does just fine.

Sleep:  Still a great sleeper!  He is so cuddly right before bed and it is one of my favorite times with him, but he will let you know when he's ready for bed.  The other night he wiggled down from the rocking chair and walked over to his bed while I was trying to cuddle, ha!  Since we dropped the 5:00 nap, there are some nights I'll put him down as early as 6:00 or 6:30 and he'll still sleep until about 6:45-7:00.

Eating:  He loves to eat.  Anything green that is.  If it is green he will pick around it or spit it out if I am lucky enough to sneak it into his mouth.  Sigh.

Likes:

Hanging out close to most of the day,

but prefers "da" when he's around.

 Loves baths,

 likes playing with Miller {until M starts to play rough},

LOVES music and will "sing" along

 and dance!

His favorite toy is still a ball and he loves to throw it back and forth with someone.  He is also getting a little more into books and especially likes touch-and-feel books.

Dislikes:  Riding in the car and waiting on food.  Zero patience.

 

Milestones:  We've been working on a sippy cup for the last two months, and he uses one about 99% of the time now.  I will occasionally give him a bottle if it doesn't seem like he's had much to drink that day, but it is pretty rare now. Thankfully that occasional bottle doesn't mess him up.

And the biggest milestone of the month....drumroll please... Jacob is walking!

A milestone for mommy is that he finally has a decorated nursery.  We never did anything in the rental house since we knew it was temporary and it took me a while to decide on his room.  Blake made this beautiful sign for over his bed and I LOVE it!

He has also added "da" (which in addition to meaning "ball" also means "daddy" now), and "mmmmmama" for me.  He stretches that first "m" waaaay out and it is so sweet.  And a little whiney.  But that's ok.

My dear Jacob, I feel the need to apologize to you for a few things.  I'm sorry that you are usually naked or in pajamas.  I'm sorry that your bumper pad looks like it was run over by a truck.  I'm sorry that your childhood is being documented by iPhone pics and not my beloved 50mm lens.  That is the life of a second child and as a second child myself I hope you will forgive me.  But.  Know that you are loved beyond measure and that I have truly treasured every moment with you because I know firsthand how quickly you will grow up.  And that is also the life of a second child.  I'm not wishing a minute of it away.  {Except for maybe the three hour car rides when you scream the whole time.  Just have to be honest.  Those are pretty bad.}  You bring me such joy it sometimes feels as though my heart will burst.  I thank the Lord for you!