22 Months

Sure Do Love this Boy

Here's what life's like for our little guy at 22 months old.  

Caleb... 

• gladly gobbles down oranges, goldfish, edamame, blackberries, pretzels, raspberries, broccoli, and donut holes (from church)
• snuggles with his regular, Lamby, and will have a Thomas train or his brachiosaurus friend join him for sleeps, too
• excitedly sits and watches Daniel Tiger at night while Momma cooks dinner
• points out airplanes, fire engines, construction equipment, trucks (of all kinds), dogs, buses, trains, squirrels, the library, playgrounds, and sports fields and courts when we're outside
• repeatedly sings the "baa baa" of "Baa Baa Black Sheep," and shakes his finger and tells Momma, "no" when she tries to sing along
• prefers socks off with toseies free during inside play, while hats and gloves are a must for outside
• makes the cutest "whoo hoo" noise when swinging up high
• plays with his bouncy ball, dinosaurs, trucks, and tracks and trains all around the house
• reads his favorite books of Roadwork, Where is the Green Sheep?, Nursery Rhymes, Treasure Hunt for Boys, Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, and My big truck book
• uses the wooden dollhouse and dolls to make Baby go night night, Dada sit, Mama go potty, or any one of them fly (with a whooshing noise) 
• will come and gently snuggle with Momma on early, sleepy mornings
• happily rushes through his classroom door at drop-off and pick-up everyday
• wants to wear his froggy rain boots or any of Sister's shoes whenever he can
• uses hair lotion or wax to achieve his handsomely adorable 'do
• totally digs bath time and tooth brushing (aka sucking)
• goes at full force and takes his share of tumbles during adventures big and small
• wears 24-month clothes and size 7 wide in toddler shoes

Battle Wounds: busted lip from falling down the stairs and cut eyelid from unknown incident at school

E came over to read with Caleb.

Showing Me the Backhoes

He's all about E's bunny boots.

Chasing that Bouncy Ball

21 Months

Feeding His Doggies

Meet Caleb, our 3rd dog.

Dumped Out All of the Library Books

Me and Bud

Today on Mommy and Caleb's morning together we went for a beautiful stroller run before our song and stories class at the library.  Then Caleb got to move around at the playground before we went to get Sister from school.

Caleb is 18 months old tomorrow!  Here are his measurements:

Head- 19" (74%)

Height- 32.25" (44%)

Weight- 24 lbs (49%)

Sis was excited when we brought home a load of Halloween books from the libarary.

17 Months

Our precious Caleb is 17 months old, and he...

• is our stunt guy who wants to step on and climb up anything remotely unstable or dangerous looking
• points to the medicine cabinet for his toothbrush every time we pass the bathroom
• searches the sky enthusiastically when he hears an airplane or helicopter overhead
• loves to be snuggled and held and rest his head on my chest 
• had a new chomper pop through his bottom gums
• naps on his tummy once a day for 1 to 2 hours with Lamby and paci
• likes being pulled along in the wagon by any willing participant
• can't get enough of the playground- slides, swings, merry-go-round, steps, and all
• squeals loudly when asked to call for someone
• still crosses his feet in the most adorable way when seated
• is practicing drinking from a big boy cup
• begins dancing on his own at the sound of music
• thinks throwing or rolling the ball back and forth is great fun
• repeats "Dada" over and over with great delight and runs to Kyle after work
• is obsessed with the dogs since their return from Florida
• bestows wonderful open-mouthed kisses upon request
• fervently reads and rereads his favorite books until they literally rip (RIP Puppy Boo and Superman)
• will approach and point out any canine he sees or hears
• devours grapes, edamame, bread, spaghetti, peanutbutter crackers, and bananas (mainly with his left hand)
• will put on and wear shoes of all sizes that he finds around the house (including those belonging to dolls)
• is saying the new word "hot" to describe his breakfast oatmeal and other microwaved delicacies
• has a new fascination with dinosaurs and large, loud trucks tunneling down the road
• plays with Sis in the early mornings until it's time to get ready for school
• is a friendly toddler with a wave to share with all

14 Months

Caleb Joseph is 14 months old and...

• walking without looking and tripping over every object in his path
• picking up stick after stick (or anything resembling it)
• throwing balls and rocks
• squealing with glee very loudly just like Sister (Sometimes I can't even tell them apart.)
• using sippy cups and his big boy water bottle to down water and whole milk
• his favorite snack is saltine crackers with peanut butter
• can be still be quite the cuddle bug when he settles down
• uses his pacifier to calm himself when he's tired or upset
• will take your hand to lead you where he wants to go (usually outside)
• will spit out and refuse to eat anything displeasing to him
• has no fear when it comes to climbing and standing on everything
• is still nursing first thing in the morning
• will bring you his favorite book (Elmo, Thomas the Train lift-the-flap and Superman touch-and-feel) and plop down in your lap
• loves to play hide and seek with Sister around the house or at the park
• likes to babble back during conversations
• has started cuddling with his "Lamby" stuffed animal when he sleeps
• is wearing some of his 18-month wardrobe

One Year Old!

Caleb Joseph is 12 months old and...

• will proudy wave "hello" and "goodbye"
• knows and uses his "more" and "all done" sign language quite well
• wakes up crying in the middle of the night... numerous times... every night... (Did I mention every night and multiple times?  Just checking... since I've been really tired... for the last year in particular.)
• is slowly learning to like cold cow's milk (It helps when he's really thirsty.)
• pretends to talk on the phone
• has bulging gums with new teeth about to poke through on top
• really enjoys eating spaghetti, Cheerios, Goldfish, and bananas (separately, of course)
• climbs up stairs, Sister's bed, chairs, slides, and other dangerous objects that give Mommy heart failure or cause her to run to his rescue
• squirms and turns like crazy while being changed
• will shake his head "no" with you as you say the words, but misses the whole "stop what you're doing" thing
• throws his paci or sippy cup to express discontent
• often likes to be held and will stand at your legs crying to be picked up
• enjoys playing (or should I say "banging") at the play kitchen
• likes to brush his hair by himself
• stands on his own and tries to take a step or two
• decided he does not like eating smash cake at his birthday party

Weight: 19 lbs and 15 oz. (25%)
Length: 30 " (49%) 

Clothes 12 mo.

E climbed right in with Bud!