15 month old Nico

Nico had his 15th month checkup earlier this week, and Dr. Menchaca confirmed that he is indeed a perfect little angel.

Height: 32.25 (81%)
Weight: 23 lbs, 6 oz (33%)
Head circum: 18.5 (44%)

As you can see by his stats, we have a tall and lean guy. Who's child is this, anyways?!

The appointment was brief. We were encouraged to wean him off of his milk bottles and switch to sippy cups, which we already knew we were supposed to, but had just been minimally trying. It's hard to want to fix something that's not broken, since he does so well with the bottles. Much to our surprise though, he drank out of a sippy cup right after the appt and has since. We do have a milk snob on our hands though, as it must be warmed. I still have the fresh image of Nico looking at me with an attitude and abruptly handing back his milk after I gave it to him cold a few weeks ago.














15 month old Nico is so much fun. I am starting to notice more and more how excited I get over the littlest things. They are things that a non-parent would not understand how someone could get so excited over. Some examples that come to mind include...

• His ability to communicate "more." He will repeat "mo mo mo" while he flaps his arms and bends his knees. 
• His cute little animal sounds and recognition. Ooooh for cows. Hoo hoo hoo for monkeys. And the funniest pig impression that cannot be communicated by words. He recognizes a few other animals like duck (duh duh duh), brown bears, and doggies. 
• His eagerness to fist bump and high five, which are very important in our sports oriented family.
• Occasionally saying ewww when he goes #2 in his diaper.
• His sleeping positions. Normally he is sprawled out, but I had to go in and take a pic of this one with his little booty in the air. 

I say this every time I talk about him but one word describes him.. happy! He is always smiling and laughing! He has such a loving, easy going personality that I hope sticks with him all of his life. He loves books, carrying his broomstick around the house, anything to climb on or put in his mouth, being outside, and rides in the car (now that he can finally see the world in his new carseat.) We say that he is always very busy, because he will play with his toys for seconds at a time, and then he's on to the next thing. Did I mention he has nearly ALL of his teeth. Yep, a total of 16.

Couldn't be any prouder or love you more, Nico.