15 months!

Oh, where to start?? Seems like this kiddo is doing something funny every day! I can't believe how big he's getting!

So what's new? Here's what Lincoln is doing at 15 months:

He is able to point to/show you his feet, hands, nose, eyes, tongue, hair, and belly. He also loves to show off his muscles, and does so frequently! He can help brush his hair (or yours if you ask!), help put on/take off socks, put on hats, and brush his teeth. And he really likes to help put on lotion. He wants (read: demands) you to give him some lotion, after which he rubs his hands together, then rubs his belly!

He has started picking up a few words, but still prefers the point and grunt method or signing. He can sign "please" "more" "all done" and occasionally "thank you." He's now saying (consistently) "momma" "dada" "moo" (moose) "bath" (actually more like "bap") and the occasional other word mimicking us.

He loves to give kisses - and now loves eskimo kisses (rubbing noses). He'll also give hugs, high fives, and whippings! He can wink (with both eyes) and has mastered blowing kisses, too!

He is running EVERYWHERE and climbing on EVERYTHING. Mom caught him climbing up the outside ledge on our staircase the other day - which is just GREAT... How do you childproof a ledge??

We are now comfortably in 18-24 month clothes (and can even wear some 2t's with ease...boo...) and wearing a size 5 diaper. We are needing a 5.5 or size 6 shoe. And Lord, help us when it comes to hats... I won't even admit how many are in this kids closet - but I will tell you that he has his daddy's noggin. I have to buy the hats made for a 2-4 year old!

His very favorite new thing is "hide and seek." If you can't see his eyes, he is virtually invisible (in the picture, he is hiding behind the phone...). He'll often lay flat on the ground, face down, in an attempt to hide from you! Or put his face down into the couch, then pop up and scare you (you know, cause you couldn't see him hiding in the couch!).

Peek - a - Boo!!

And please excuse the fact that we need another haircut. After the last one, I am literally scared to give it another go...

Anything that he can push or pull is instantly his best friend. These things include: golf clubs, a broom, any toy with a string, blankets, boxes, dog toys, clothes baskets, and my personal favorite - the kitchen rugs. Oh, and let's not forget his love for a fly-swat... Yeah, nasty, I know.

He loves to GO. Anywhere. If you say, "do you want to go upstairs?" He makes the craziest mad dash for the stairs that you have ever seen. Same with outside. Tonight, I asked if he wanted to go to Rachelle and Ashton's house - nodding very expressively "yes" he headed for the garage door. I was obviously not moving fast enough, so he went and got my shoes (granted, they were house shoes) and ran them back over to me, like "hurry up and get your shoes on, we gotta go!"

(hiding in a box)

We've also started going to the "Ready Baby" class at the Library this month. Two friends meet us there with their baby boys (who are both within 6 weeks of Lincoln and each other!) and we sing and dance like crazy! Actually, we spend most of the time laughing at the boys!

And man, oh man, does this child LOVE to be naked... I swear if you'd let him, he'd run around the house naked all day and be happy as a clam...

We still love green beans, marshmallows, meat sticks, Cheerios, and mandarin oranges. However, we've added two new LOVES to the list - chicken noodle-o's and apple jacks! Apple Jacks definately tops the list right now. It's what he wants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Oh, and snacktime...

Lincoln is now feeding himself at most meals, when it's something do-able. He eats his own cereal in the mornings (yes, a good amount ends up in his lap) but he's actually doing really well with a spoon! He's had the fork down for a little bit, but the spoon is much harder. He really wants to do it himself though. If you even reach for the utensil to help him, he jerks it back away from you and gives you the "don't touch my spoon" look. He has definitely developed a BIG personality!

He's such a loving, BUSY, sweet boy - and I am thankful EVERY day for the gift of being his mother!! Hard to believe there'll be another one here in three months!