You turned 16 months old back on November 12th. I had not planned to use these shots as your monthly photo, but you have managed to keep one or more bruises on your noggin the entire month of November. So... these are the official photos.
Your new interest in climbing has been the impetus for all the bruises. You found the steps leading to our rather large, king sized bed, and you scamper up the steps and them jump up and down on the bed like it's your personal trampoline. You also like to climb on top of the ottoman in the family room, and that exercise never ends well. Finally, when access to those heights are restricted, you will settle for jumping up and down on throw pillows. Surprisingly, you still manage to fall and strike your head. We have considered putting a bicycle helmet on your head at all times.
You talk constantly, and you say all kinds of words... too many to name. A few recent favorites include elf, Zippy, Christmas tree, show, music, etc. You have been saying "mine" for a while now, but that one continues to be your all-time favorite. You will go and find your sisters' favorite, prized possessions and then stand in front of them, holding it, saying "mine" over and over. They will argue back, saying, "Mine," but you usually win. Mine! Mine!! Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnneeee!!!
You are a scamp.
You also love your sisters' piano (really, a keyboard). Out of all the many keys and buttons, you can turn on the power and find the button for the recorded accompaniment music. Of course, you can adjust the volume; that's no challenge at all. Then you jump up and down while the music is playing. We think you look like KC from KC and the Sunshine Band, and I have been trying to capture your little performances on video. You wisely cease all movement once the camera is on you... somehow you know the evidence will haunt you later in life.
Over the last month or so you have made life much more lively around here, and we love you for it. Although we want you to keep from hurting yourself and others, we cannot wait to see what you do next.
Love,
Mommy
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