Just within the last month, Tyler has really become mobile. He's everywhere and into everything. We've got the baby gates up, plugs in the outlets, and lots of items moved up off the ground. Still, Tyler seems to find lots of things to get his hands onto. His favorites are the tupperware drawer and my basket of fingernail polish. I've made the mistake 3 times- yes, that's 3 times(!!) of allowing him to play with a "child-proof" vitamin bottle, only to find he's somehow opened the bottle and has vitamins everywhere. The last time, I had to fish 2 out of his mouth. Yes, I freaked out and think I've finally learned my lesson.
This is a fun age I think. You can help but giggle at the way he walks (see video below) and you can easily break into a smile yourself when you see his big grin. Tyler will bring you a book then turn around and sit in your lap while you read it to him. How sweet. Of course, if I have to read Peak a boo I Love You one more time, I may just have to unintentionally loose the book. Eating dinner is a different story. Although he seems to eat everything and anything in sight at daycare, at home with Mommy and Daddy, it's a whole different ballgame. Some days he likes bananas and some days he doesn't. Sometimes he likes blueberries and sometimes he doesn't. We've had the hardest time getting him to eat vegetables. Graham crackers are our standby. Luckily though, we've had a fairly decent transition from the bottle to the sippy cup.
We went for Tyler's one-year checkup last week and he seems to be right on schedule. A little disproportionate though- below the chart for height, above the chart for head size and 50% for weight. Because his head is so big, his doctor wants us to have an ultrasound. We go for that tomorrow... will keep everyone posted.
