Can't believe how fast the time if flying. That being said, I also can't believe how much Jack is on the go as well. The more he can climb, the more he enjoys it. The faster he goes, the happier he is. The busier, the better! That's pretty much how I'll describe Jack at 16 months: He's one exploring busy critter!He's more than that though-- he's very happy, with smiles popping up all the time. His favorite time to smile and giggle is right before (or during or just after) he does something he knows he's not supposed to do. I must admit-- its flat-out hilarious. Meanwhile, we do everything we can to resist cracking up back at him when we're "redirecting" him away from the behavior he's not supposed to be doing.
He loves walking up and down the driveway and down the sidewalk. As the weather starts to break, we're seeing just how much he seems to love the outdoors. Yesterday, he was fascinated by a leaf as it blew across the yard. He also loves the playground. The slide and little kid swings are his favorites! We try to get at least a little outside playtime every day (and a lot on the weekends, weather permitting)
As for indoor activities, if we'd let him climb bookcases, he would do it all day long. In fact, he has been known to sneak up on top of the small toy shelves at school :). Our basement (dare I say "Mike's Basement) is now better named: "Boy-Ville." Toys for Dad (sports memorbilia) and Toys for Boys (Jack's indoor play world). Favorite toys right now include his moving dumptruck, wooden puzzles, Little Tykes slide, spaceship and picnic table (although he thinks his table is a stage that he's supposed to stand on top of :)
He's great at clapping to music, putting his hands straigt up when we say "touchdown" and giving "high fives." He waves "bye-bye" when we tell him its time for bed. Super sweet! He's saying a bunch of sounds, but no more offcial "words." Its still "Mama" and "Ball." There's lots of time for words to come. He is very inquisitive and often points to objects as if to ask what each item is called. We spend a lot of time naming the items he points out. Its wild to watch him take in this world around him.
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He's growing up so fast and getting so big...haven't seen our little man for a while now as weather and illness have canceled the last two opportunities. Once he stood up straight he just seems look bigger and more grown up. Love being kept up-to-date with pictures.
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