Micah @ 16 Months

I figured that once Micah passed his first birthday I'd switch over to updates every six months. After all, once kids hit 1 they don't change as quickly...right? Well, they may not have milestones as often but they sure do change just as fast as when they are infants. So, at 16 months Micah:

• Says kitty "ghee", dog "doh" reliably. He also shakes his head for yes and no, but doesn't SAY either of those yet.
• Has said "there's a kitty", "I love you", "Dada", "Ma"
• LOVES to play with the computer mouse, my camera...pretty much anything with buttons.
• Is a RIDICULOUS mimic when it comes to just about anything his brother does.
• Isn't a great eater anymore. He's hit the toddler "hot dogs, cheese, chicken nuggets only please" stage. Occasionally we can sneak some fruit in. Veggies, less often. Other meats even LESS often.
• Technically has a toddler bed now...we took the side down off his crib. I am not convinced of his ability to get out on his own...he just cries when he wakes up anyway.
• Still loves books but wants to turn the pages at his own rate which is usually faster than I can read.
• Has started giving kisses (so cute!) mostly to his brother (ADORABLE!)
• Still nurses about 3-4 times a day: wake up, nap (if I'm home for it), bedtime and middle of the night.
• Doesn't spend the whole night in bed, but will at least start out there. He wakes up between 11pm & 4 am (big range, I know). I usually stumble in, grab him & go back to bed. If I climbed in next to him I'm sure he'd go back to sleep in his own bed...but that never seems like fun in the middle of the night!
• Will tickle us.
• Is starting to get pretty good at feeding himself with utensils. Mostly fork (stabbing is easier than scooping!)
• Will lift his shirt when I say "where's your belly". Walks to his dresser when I say he needs his diaper changed. Will grab his shoes when we say he needs to get them on. Walks to the door when we say it's time to go.
• Is walking, running and climbing. Walks pretty far too, we just came back from a walk around the block (maybe a mile) and he walked probably 3/4 of that!

We also found out Micah is quite the little water baby! With our pool passes we've spent quite a bit of time at the indoor pool the past couple months. Micah is pretty much fearless. He starts squirming & squealing when we walk in. He will walk out until he can't touch anymore and, if he has a noodle, he will start kicking his legs (though he doesn't do well staying on top of it). If he goes under water (which I often let him do) he will still automatically hold his breath so there's no sputtering/coughing/getting upset about it. If I'm holding him he'll excitedly kick his feet and move his arms. He LOOKS like he could be swimming! I've had several people ask how old he was and are always very surprised when I tell them.

Just a small list! He seems to be doing SO MANY NEW THINGS so quickly lately! 

PICTURES!!

First watercolor!

LOVES to play with hats!!

I will update again at 18 months!