Scott has definitely made the leap over to toddlerhood as is evidenced by his behavior these days - both for good and for bad...
He has been walking since 10 1/2 months and walking well since 11 months... Now he RUNS all over the place! It can be really cute like as soon as he hears the door open he runs over to watch Dada come up the stairs and greet him. And also not so cute when he runs away from me when he knows it's time to do something like leave the park. He always seems very determined with where he has to go and what he has to do. He is very determined in general. When we read him books we ask a lot of "where's the ____" and he knows how to point out lots of things now - but if he doesn't know what something is he still confidently points at something on the page every time.
Scott loves to dance and starts dancing whenever he hears music (
video here). He understands so many things now. If you tell him to clap, stomp, dance, bring over a certain toy, close the garage, turn on the light, or even "raise the roof" he will do it. And he will finally give hugs if you ask him for one! He also loves to help me do things like turn around and put the items I hand him in the cart at the grocery store or put cupcake liners in the muffin tins when we bake. He pretends to stir things with a bowl and spatula I give him while I cook and INSISTS on pushing the stroller rather than riding in it when we give him a chance (
video here).
He has started saying a lot more words which is fun! He favorite words are car and shoes. He always points out LOTS of cars to me when we are in the car as well as his toy cars. In fact anything with wheels from trains, tractors, and wagons is a "car" in his mind.
Scott is obsessed with shoes. He always brings his shoes to me and wants to put them on. He also has to point out to me every time I put on shoes and tries to wear Nate and I's shoes all over the house. One of his other favorite things is balloons. I never noticed HOW many balloons there are tied to the produce islands at the grocery store (especially at Sunflower Market) but Scott notices and points out all of them. Other words he says include mama, dada, ball, flower, bye-bye, lion, slide and a few more.
Scott LOVES doggies and gets so excited when he can pet some at the park.
He also thinks everything is a phone these days and spends lots of time pretending to talk on them.
He is so busy and into everything always. It seems like he always has at least one bump on his head from all of his exploring.
Scott is still pretty bald, but getting more hair. No complaints here! No hair means no maintenance of hair. He is also still a great eater. Sleep on the other hand has been an issue the past few weeks. He has been making the switch from 2 naps to 1 and his schedule has been all over the place. I'm excited for him to settle into the 1 nap routine so we can have a schedule to count on again!
Scott's "signature move" is the point. He points at everything. Nate and I call him our little tour guide because whenever people come over he points out the fan, chandelier, and various other things to our friends. He still loves people. A few days ago I was waiting at a light in the car and heard him start laughing. I turned around and he was smiling and waving at 2 girls standing on the curb. He does the same thing to drive-through bank tellers and cashiers. He loves to make people laugh and loves laughing himself (
video here).
But unfortunately Scott is not happy and laughing 24/7. He has started throwing mini fits when he doesn't get what he wants which is not fun for anyone involved. He has perfected the back arch and freak-out flail when you take him away from something he shouldn't be doing... He is also a nightmare a church. I don't know what his deal is. Maybe he just hates being confined but it seems every week we are taking shifts in the hallway for 2 1/2 of the 3 hours of church. Nursery cannot come fast enough!
He definitely fits the definition of a busy little boy!
While his extreme curiosity and rambunctiousness makes my job hard, it makes life so fun.
I would pick him out of any other kid in the world every time!
