Monday, August 27, 2012

ONE Year - FIFTEEN Months

Ahhhh! I'm so behind on my monthly updates for my sweet Bennett! 
I promise I love you just as much as sister! We have just been some busy busy bees in this family! 

ONE YEAR STATS:
22.4 pounds (41%)
30 inches long (57%)
Head Circumference 47 cm. (38%)
4 baby teeth
size 12 months clothing
size 18 month-24 month pj's
size 3 shoe
size 3 diaper
eats 3 meals a day
8 ounce bottle of warm milk at night

FIFTEEN MONTH STATS:
23.6 pounds (30%)
30.5 inches long (30%)
Head Circumference 47 cm.
5 baby teeth
size 12 month-18 months clothing
size 4 shoe
size 4 diaper
weened the bottle at 16 months... makes Mommy very sad
only has a binky during nap time and bedtime! Mommy is not getting herself into another binky war

HIGHLIGHTS & FACTS:
*started WALKING on Thursday, May 29th
*stopped giving Bennett a bottle at 16 months... did not even faze this sweet boy, but sure made Mommy and Daddy sad
*sweetest and happiest baby boy around... seriously! At this point in time does not have one mean bone in his body... if someone dishes it out he just turns his head.
*such a big cuddle bug
*must sleep with a muslim swaddle blanket... smells it and puts it over his head until he falls asleep
*can open and close doors
*this big boy eats constantly and is such a well eater... must be why he has that buddha belly of his ;)
*not terrified of one single thing
*favorite foods: eggs, sausage, hamburger, goldfish, raisins, edamame, orange, chicken, fish
*calls drinks... beer... uh-oh

LOVES:
his Big Sister, being outside, Vivianne, swimming, going for walks, playgrounds... especially going down slides, swings, planes, cars, trains, balls, blocks, chasing Viv around, rolls a car around the house all day, his toothbrush, Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster

SAYS:
Momma, Dadda, Viv, PawPaw, Papa, Nana, Yum-Yum, Hot, Uh-Oh, Hat, Beer (yikes), Hi, Bye-bye
... all I can think of for now

Sweet Bennett,
 You are a ray of sunshine that brightens our every day! You always have that precious smile of yours on your face and a twinkle in those gorgeous blue eyes. You have such a gentle and kind heart and are always willing to share with anyone. You make everyday beautiful!
Love You to the Moon & Back... Forever & Ever!
~Love~
Mommy, Daddy, and Sissy

1 comment:

michelle roos said...

Slayde is coming up on 16 months and I CANNOT get the dang bottle away!!! Sigh. First I couldn't get him to TAKE the bottle, now I can't get him to STOP!! He doesn't do a binky though.