Parker turned 17 months old last week. It seems like he is growing, changing, and discovering new things daily, yet some things stay the same. Mark and I are humbled on a daily basis that we were chosen to parent this amazing child who brings so much joy and laughter in our home.
A few things about Parker:
- He is walking constantly now. He will still drop down and crawl if he wants to get somewhere fast or if he thinks you ( or Jonathan) are playing chase with him
- He is exploring things and becoming more independent each day but still loves to climb up in your lap and snuggle, read books, or be rocked before naps & bedtime.
- He continues to imitate certain things like holding up objects to his ear and saying "hi" as if he is talking on the phone, holding his shirt up to his head or his shoes to his feet when I am dressing him. I will often sing to him while I rock him so if I haven't started singing yet he will make some of the sounds as if he is singing.
- He enjoys music and will tap his foot or wave his hand like he is conducting to certain songs he hears.
- He continues to be a good eater even though he is staying tall and skinny. Thankfully he will try most things we offer him. He has recently started to enjoy broccoli, PB&J sandwiches, and applesauce more than when he first tried table food.
- He consistently knows the signs for "finished" and "more"
- He is interacting more and more with "J". They laugh a lot at each other for no other reason than to laugh and keep each other pretty entertained.
- His favorite things continue to be eating fruit, seeing the ducks by the lake, climbing stairs, and the theme song to the Cosby Show.
- He continues to be happy but cautious to new experiences. It often takes time or several tries to warm up to something new. However once he figures something out or decides he likes it, there is no turning back.
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