After naptime

J took some pics of Sam after his nap.  He's been so happy when he wakes up and likes playing in his crib for a little bit before getting out.

I had a difficult time choosing which pics to include b/c there were so many cute ones. 

Sam's new trick.  When you say "Arms up", this is what you get.  :-)

Let's go, Ravens! Let's go! ::clap, clap::

When in Baltimore...we root for the Ravens!

14 Months

Height:  33 inches

Weight:  29lbs

Size:  Size 5 diapers during the day and size 6 in overnight diapers.  Mostly 2T and some 24 months pants.  Can even wear some of his 3T clothes.

Teeth:  4 on bottom and 4 on top.  More currently coming in so there's lots of crying and not sleeping and not wanting to eat.

Sleeping:  Sam was sleeping through the night but in the last week he has slowly regressed and now wakes 1-2 times during the night.  I think it has a lot to do with new teeth coming in. 

Eating:  Not a great eater overall.  Likes diced peaches, oatmeal, and any crunchy foods.  Eats lots of rice (thanks, Harmony).  Drinking whole milk exclusively now.  Not a big fan of juice but will drink lots of water.

Movement:  Sam is walking and running all the time.  He's started climbing and loves to climb up onto his Pottery Barn Anywhere Chair.

Words and sounds:  Lots of babbling but no real words yet.

Favorite toys:  The play phones that he got for his birthday.  He walks around with them up by his ear and pretends to be talking to someone.  He loves his Rockin' Elmo and will dance to it.  Loves to read.  I mean, LOVES to read.  He will bring books to you all day if you'll read to him.  His PLAN trucks/tractor.  Baby wipes.

Dislikes:  Being told no.  Having to sit in the cart/stroller.  Having to get in the carseat instead of being able to run around the parking lot/garage.  Most soft foods.  Getting his diaper changed (will this ever stop being a dislike?), having anything taken away from him including cell phones, remotes, sharp items, miscellaneous mail, boxes of kleenex, etc.  Being banned from the bathroom b/c he likes to swish the water around in the toilet (ew!).

Sam's sliding!

Sam took his first solo trip down the slide at the playground.  It was awkward but he made it and was very proud of himself.

**Note - J was just out of the camera shot but close enough to assist if Sam needed it.**

 Tried to stand up at one point:

 Made it!

 And...clap for Sam!

Our My Gym visit

We took Sam to his first class at My Gym.  He was hesitant at first but then got into the hang of things.  He seemed to have a really good time and the instructor was awesome.

Sam cried when we took him out of the ball pit.  He loved just sitting in the balls.

 Down the wrong way on the slide.  He also preferred to climb up the slide. 

Loved the stairs/bridge.

 Sam clapped whenever he got to the top:

Swinging through the air with the teacher!

Taking time out for a swing:

By far, Sam's favorite place to hang out was by the ball bin.  He would play with the different balls and throw them in the basketball hoop.  Hmmm...wonder where he gets that from...



And finally, some independent circle time where Sam plays with the other kids and teachers while the parents watch.

Football Sam

Cousin Eli sent Sam his Broncos jersey.  Too cute!

New hat and gloves

My mom gave Sam a couple new hats and gloves.  Sam tried them on and seemed to like the gloves even though they made playing with his toy phone a little difficult.