15 Months

I can't believe it's been 15 months since the little preemie that could busted his way out and joined the real world. 15 months. Wow.

It seems like just a short few weeks ago he was born, 6 weeks early. Scaring the bejeepers out of everyone, making us worry. Why do we do that, anyway? Why do we automatically think something just HAS to be wrong if things don't go as planned? (Clearly, nothing was wrong. He just got tired of life on the inside.)

Now, this amazing little miracle boy is 15 months old. He's a walking, talking, joking, dancing bundle of pure joy and sass. He is nothing short of absolutely amazing.

And we love him. With all of our hearts. Because he is the absolute best thing that could have come into our family at this time.

We watch daily as he and his older brother learn to interact with each other. They tease each other, take toys from each other, and sometimes blow up at one another. And it's all okay. It's all about letting them learn to interact in a positive and loving way... and only stepping in when they get a little out of hand.

At 15 months, the little Snow Monkey (as we lovingly call him) has 16 teeth, and we're pretty sure has more that are just waiting for the best opportunity to show themselves.

He talks... oh does he talk. Most of it is babble... but you can make out words a good part of the time, as well.  His list to date: mama, dada, tata, mommy, daddy, Bella, Alo, tablet, via, corky, John, Josie (Rosie), get it, play, love, you, go, do, nigh-nigh, no, book, hug, kiss.
Phrases he uses: get it, i love you, go play, soft kitty, do it.
Sign language terms: more, enough, milk
Spanish: zapato, ajo, hola

He walks everywhere he can... and sometimes crawls (he is much faster at crawling than walking, so sometimes he prefers it).

Watching this little guy use logic and reasoning skills is astounding. It is nothing short of amazing. Sometimes, to put it simply, he just blows me away.

He is at least on par with his brother... and it is frightening sometimes. We are really in for it later when they learn how important working as a team is going to be in life....