I can't believe how much can happen in 16 months. Kyler has grown and learned so much. It literally blows my mind. I really should be doing a monthly update on him but who has time? I can't list everything he has learned since the last time I did an update so I figured it would be good to just go through our day to day events lately.
He sleeps between 8 and 10 hours at night, which I love. For some reason he only likes to sleep in late when I can sleep in. In other words, he is up by 8:30 on the days Jake has him so Jake never gets to sleep in. He also takes a good 2 or 3 hour nap when I have him and Jake is lucky to get 2 hours when he has him. I told Jake it is because I am quieter than him but he just thinks its not fair. I think its funny.
Mornings, depending on the day of the week, either start off with breakfast or going to grandmas house. His nap time depends on what time he wakes up but is usually around 1:00. After his nap he eats lunch. He is a big boy now and refuses to eat baby food. (and who can blame him?) Which means I have to be creative. He used to eat a jelly sandwich almost every day and he must have got tired of it because he won't even touch them now. Now he likes grilled cheese. He is his fathers son because he LOVES pizza. I can't believe how much he eats. He also loves peaches and mandarin oranges. He still likes apple sauce and gold fish. He loves almost any kind of cereal and always wants you to share yours. He likes cheese and grapes and yogurt and potatoes and spaghetti-o's. Oh, and he also loves pancakes and French toast for breakfast.
Next is play-time. He is finally walking! And almost running. He has been working on it since Christmas but has always been just a little hesitant to let go and take off on his own. Well at the beginning of January he decided to be brave and take off on his own. At first it was so cute because he still had his arms out for balance and he walked like a little Frankenstein. He is pretty pro now. His favorite toy at the moment is a baby stroller and the little stuffed, black cat he pushes in it. Mindy at my work noticed how much he liked to push the strollers there so she got him one of his own! I was hesitant at first but he absolutely loves it. We had to pull the table out far enough that he can go around it and make sure nothing is in his way. He will run you over if you get in his way so watch out! He also loves his kitchen, cars, and books. Especially the ones with the buttons to make sound effects. He really likes to pull stuff out of the recycling garbage can, which drives me nuts, and he plays with my paint bottles and brushes. That's what I get for leaving them within his reach.
At dinner time you know he is almost done when he clears his plate. As in, dumps everything on his tray and yells, "mom" until I take it. He is really good about letting me wash his face off, which I am grateful. I babysat a pot of kids who threw a fit when they had to get washed off. Same goes for diaper changing. He isn't too squirmy and doesn't fight me to change his bum.
On to Kyler's favorite part of the day. Bath time!! As many of you already saw on my Facebook, he does not like bubble baths. Worst thing ever. But regular baths are the best thing ever. I want to record him some time from beginning to end. He runs to the bathroom when I ask if he wants a bath and then jumps and gets super excited while I fill up the tub. I start to take his clothes off and its like I can't get them off fast enough. I throw in his letter toys and then in he goes. It's the best part of both our days because he will entertain himself for a good 20 or 30 min and I can just relax while laughing at all his silly pretend conversations he has in the tub. He never cries when I wash his hair and body and then out he goes. Daddy lathers him up with lotion and puts his jammies on while I empty the tub. We then clean out his ears and brush his teeth and its off to bed. I let him turn off the light and I rock him while I tell him how much I love him and sometimes sing him 'soft kitty'. It's from The Big Bang in case you were wondering. He gets a kiss and goes into his bed. He always lays in a little ball on his tummy and giggles when I cover him up. I shut the door and that's it.
Can I just say I have the best baby ever! I'm terrified to have another because what are the chances of me winning the kid lottery twice in a row?!
A couple other things I want to mention/remember: He has very long blonde hair. It is super straight and always lays flat on his head. I've cut it a few times myself and it kinda looks like a bowl cut because I am not very professional and I love it so much it is hard to cut short.
He currently has 4 top teeth and 2 bottom and 2 bottom molars coming in.
He talks a lot but it sounds like Chinese. Just a bunch of jibber jabber and sometimes I think he says a real word but I'm not sure. He knows mom, which he already yells to get my attention. He knows Dada and no no no and thank you but it comes out da do. Words I think I've heard him say are dog, juice, and bye-bye.
He loves to talk on the phone to pretend people. He doesn't do much talking when there is a real person on the other end. He uses our phones, his play phones, and whatever he has in his hand to talk on the phone and he will walk around and play with other things while talking to whoever. It is so hilarious and I really don't think I talk on the phone that often but I guess he had to get it from somewhere.
He likes to try and put his own sock and shoes on but he hasn't quite figured out how to get them on his feet yet.
He sings and it is my favorite thing! His song he made up sounds like he is singing 'oh day, oh day' I love it!
He is the very best cuddler and always has been. He likes to cuddle with us on the couch and watch tv and he gives very good hugs and will even pucker up for a kiss sometimes he will grab your face and kiss you, best ever!
Well, that will be all for now. If I think of anymore and have time tomorrow I will add to this.
I love, love, love my sweet little boy!
