Benjamin, you are sixteen months old!

Sixteen Months Old!

This past month flew by, Mister Ben! I am sure that as soon as I blink my eye, I'll be saying, "Benjamin, you are Sixteen Years Old!" I wish I had toothpicks to prop my eyelids open so I won't miss one second of it! You are always doing something different or learning something new and it is so exciting to see you explore new things. You are just precious and perfect in every which way!




You have 12 teeth now, sir, and you have two more coming in! That is fourteen all together once you get those two in, and that to me is a lot! You love to use those teeth, too, don't you? Your favorite thing, hands down, is Nana's eggless fudgy brownies. I can't count how many times you ask for one during the day {though usually you only get one if you've been good}. It's funny to think that you are still underweight! At your 15 month appointment you were only 21 pounds! You are in the 20th percentile for weight and 25th for height. I always thought you'd stay on the higher end of the scale but you've proven me wrong!





You are so silly. I tell you every day that you are just a silly billy. You are always either preaching at us or dancing around! You like to stand on top of things and feel so proud of yourself when you do. You also like to reach up and turn doorknobs {I think of this now because as I type this, that's exactly what you're doing, goober!}. You like to woof like a dog and you like to hiss like a snake, and it is so precious. One of my favorite tricks that you do though has to be praying and then saying, "AAAAMEN!" It's precious!



You usually take one nap per day but sometimes you'll bless us with a second nap! You have a lot of energy, young man, and I am sure you'll only have more for me to deal with! You sleep so well at night! You've been sleeping through the night since January and my life has changed ever since! haha! Seriously, it's been a blessing to be able to keep up with you, though you're so active that mommy sometimes needs a nap as well.





You have such an inquiring mind. I have never seen such a curious child. You like to see how things work and you like to check everything out. You don't say too many actual words yet but you certainly voice your concerns and love to hear your voice echo back to you - can you say preacher's kid?? haha!



This is also what we have in store for us this coming month. Yesterday we bought you this potty and today was the first time you sat on it. At first you weren't too sure, but you've requested a few times to sit, and so you have. While you haven't done anything yet, you are showing interest, and dear Benjamin, you are breaking your momma's heart with all this growing up! Go easy on your mommy, okay? Don't start saying real words for a while yet, and let me cherish your jibber jabber a while longer. It's just too precious to let go of.



I love you, my Blonde-haired, Blue-eyed, darling boy! Even if you are starting to not be a baby anymore...