22 (1/2) months old

We are busy at our house these days!  Thus, we are 1/2 month behind in posting.  Here's what Jack's up to at 22 and 1/2 months old:

*I was concerned about his speech, but the more I listen, the more I pick up on his words.  He says choo choo, snack, church, Jake, socks, and I'm sure more that I can't think of off hand.  He also tries very hard to repeat after us when we talk to him, and he is even starting to put multiple words together.

*Another word he says is poop, not my favorite of his words.  Today in church, he took a diaper and a wipe out of my purse and told us "poop" as put the diaper between his legs and then lifted his shirt and wiped it with the diaper wipe.  Only a boy!

*Speaking of diapers, he has learned to take his off. Joy!

*He is very good at throwing tantrums.  He gets soooo upset when he has to come inside after playing outside.  Really, about the only way we can get him in is to pick him up and carry him and then he proceeds to lay on the floor and scream.

*He is getting the hang of telling on his sister.  More and more, we are either hearing "Nannah, nooooo" or having him come over to us and pointing at Hannah while whining "Nannah."

*He continues to be a snuggler, especially in the morning and at bedtime.  He will let me hold him with his head on my shoulder and just rock.  Totally melts my heart.

*He loves to bake with me and wants to measure and stir like Hannah.  However, I think his favorite part is taste testing (see picture above!)

*If he wants something, he has started taking our hand and pulling us to whatever he wants.

*He still takes a solid afternoon nap.  Just when I think he can do ok without one from time to time, he proves me wrong with an incredible meltdown late in the date.  That's all right.  We both continue to need his afternoon naps!

*He loves to dance and make music.  We're thinking guitar lessons may be in our future.

It seems like in the past month, Jack has really started to become a little boy, both in appearance and personality.  Although it makes us sad to see our baby growing up, we're excited to watch him grow and learn.