I realize I missed his 11 month post, so this will be an update on all the changes he has made in the last two months.
Micah is starting to do a lot of communicating. He can say "uh oh", "daddy" and "hi". He waves his hand "good-bye" and shakes his head for "no". He signs "all done" when he is finished eating. He points at everything he wants and gives high fives. He still doesn't say "Mama", but it is clear that I am his favorite, so it is all good.
He is not walking on his own, but he loves to walk with his hands held or with his walker. He can stand up without support and bend down to pick something up, so walking is close! He loves to climb up and down the stairs and can pretty much do this without supervision now. He can be left on a bed or a couch and knows how to get down by himself without falling. I am sure that he will soon be climbing on all the things that he is not allowed to climb.
Sleep continues to be an issue. He wakes up every 2-3 hours every night and he does not like to go to bed very early (I'm talking 10:00 each night!). We have recently cut his naps down to just one per day, which has helped with bedtime.
He is not a very big eater. He loves yogurt, blueberries, strawberries, grapes, watermelon, bananas, peas, Cheerios and cheese. Not much else! He won't eat any kind of meat, so I am struggling with getting iron into him. He no longer accepts the iron-fortified baby cereals. He still breast-feeds several times per day...all three of his siblings were totally weaned by 12 months (not my choice, but theirs) so this is new for me. He currently has 8 teeth, but those upper molars are so close to poking through the skin.
He has such an easy-going personality and is very loving. He loves to explore and is happiest when he is just on the floor doing his own thing. He loves cars and any toy that makes a noise, as well as playing in the dirt/sand. He will not sit and read a book for more than 2 pages. He has a serious fascination with the dog water/food bowls and it has been hard keeping him away from them. It's a good thing that Jackpot loves him so much, or we might be in trouble!
I am so happy to have this little guy in our family. I cannot imagine life without him and I am so grateful for him. Happy Birthday Micah (sorry we were all so sick yesterday on your actual big day)!
