Fifteen Months.

Puddin' Pop turned 15 months old today. I can hardly believe it. He is getting to be such a big boy all of a sudden!
Today, as we were taking Liam for his well visit with the Doctor, Owen and I had this conversation:

Owen: "Where are we going, mama?"
Me: "We are taking Liam to see the Doctor."
Owen: "Why? What's wrong with Wiam?"
Me: "Nothing is wrong, honey. We are taking him because he turned 15 months old today and the doctor wants to check to see how well he is growing."
Owen: {turns to Liam} "Wiam, we are going to the doctor to see how you are growing. I think the Doctor will say you are BIG--you have been growing A LOT."

He has been growing; but, not so much in stature as in abilities. He measured 31 inches tall--landing him in the 48th percentile and weighed in at 22 pounds and 1 ounce -- the 17th percentile. Little man is just that, little. But, boy is he mighty!!

He can do so much now that it is unreal. He says about 15-20 words and 3 phrases. His phrases are: "Where'd it go?", "There it is.", and "What's that?".This little guy can run, slide down the big slides at the park, go up and down our stairs by himself, feed himself with a fork and spoon, drinks from a straw and from a regular ole cup/glass, and, best of all, take turns with his brother. Just today, for example, they took turns letting the trains go down the big hill on the Thomas track. They also sit and roll balls and cars back and forth. I think this is fabulous--I get to sit back for the 45 seconds or so they stay happy and just watch in awe ;-)

He and Owen truly are best friends. Owen even refers to Liam as such. Liam misses Owen when we drop Owen at school and beams as soon as we pick Liam up from his class. He tries to hard to keep up with Owen and his friends. He just loves to be involved.

Other favorite things of Liam's right now are:

1. To read books. He grabs a book, comes over to me, backs up, and situates himself right where he wants in my lap. If Owen tries to join us, 95% of the time, Liam smacks him and says "no." He does have his limits and, apparently, doesn't like to share mommy/reading time.
2. Goldfish, applesauce, hotdogs, and juice are his favorite items from the kitchen.
3. PowerAide slushes from Sonic seem to be his Happy Hour favorite ;-)
4. Playing trains, cars, and, BALLS!

Happy fifteen months, Babis! We love you, little munchkin.