A Blessing from China: Bennett 15 months

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Bennett 15 months

Bennett is now 15 months old. He weighs 23lbs 3oz and 30.5" long. He is 50% in weight and height on the adjusted charts and 30% in both on the non-adjusted charts. He is now walking, but very clumsy. So we routinely have accidents and bruises. He is jabbering. He constantly points at stuff and says, "See". At first it was cute, but has now it has gotten old.

Words he can say - Momma, da da, Daddy, Nanna, no, bye-bye,hey, moo (cow), ruff (dog), oo oo aa aa (monkey)

Word he can sign - milk, more, thank you, eat/hungry, all done

Songs he interacts with - If you are Happy and you know it and Wheels on the Bus

Gestures he makes - He give kisses and hugs. He can blow kisses. Peek-a-boo. Waves

Bennett is such a great child. We try to abide by his schedule, so it is easy to know when he is hungry or sleepy. Bennett is a GREAT sleeper. We put him to bed at 7:30 and wake him during the week at 6:30 to go to school. On weekends, he usually wakes up around 7:30. I know this is a blessing and thank God everyday when I give him kiss good night and lay him in his crib. He takes two hour naps from around 11-2.

Bennett is also a friendly and happy child. He loves waving hey and bye. At Captain D's he likes to sit by the door and wave at everyone that comes in. I think they need to put him on the payroll. When we were at the zoo waiting to see the lion training show, he went to the people around us and waved hey. I am so glad he is this way, but I am not an extrovert. So, I am sometimes uncomfortable with it.

Over the last two months, Bennett changed daycare. It was a decision I was nervous about, but am so glad I did it. It was a tough first day for him, but by the third day he went straight to his teacher. There are 4-5 kids in his class. I have seen him develop so fast being there with the one-on-one interaction. Many of the teachers have commented to me, how good Bennett is and that he is a joy to have. One day the painter doing some repairs told me that he wanted to take Bennett home with him.

We also went to Nashville to visit my sister and nephews. Bennett had a great time playing with the boys. We also went to the zoo. This was his first time unless you count going at five weeks old. He really loved it. He recognized the animals. He sat and watched the bird show. His favorite exhibit was the monkeys and lions.

We also went to his friend Karlee, Ella, and cousin Fischer's birthday parties. Ella's party was at Gymboree. Bennett had a great time playing around. At Fischer's party, Bennett got to see Uncle Steve's horses. It was a great time visiting with family.

Football season has started. So far Bennett has gotten to spend some extra time with Nanna/Poppie and Aunt Nelda/Cousin Lindsey. We are planning to take him to the game next weekend. Although he has not been at the games, he is dressed to support the bulldogs.

Below are some pictures at 13 months: