Sammy 17 months

My little man turned 17 months last week.  I love (mostly :) this age. 

He is growing and learning so much, it amazes me.  He is constantly on the move, unless he is sick, like he was a couple of days ago.  Then he just wants to snuggle.  He also slows down to read.  This little guy loves books.  When the house seems unnaturally quiet, I'll usually find him in the front room or in his room with a pile of books around him, quietly thumbing through the pages.  I love that he loves books and I hope he keeps this love throughout his life.  

He finally had his 15 month appointment a couple of weeks ago.  It was delayed until he was 16 1/2 months because of some things that came up.  He is 24 lbs. 15 oz. (48%) and 31 in. (75%).  It's funny how fast my kids grow their first 6 months of life and then how they slow way down.  Sammy has gained less than 5 pounds in the past year.  Lucy did the same thing though.

He uses the sign for milk for just about anything he wants now.  He'll do the sign and then point at what he wants.  He also says, "Yeah" and "Meow" for the kitty.  He loves to be outside and gets mad when the door opens and you don't let him outside.  He still loves fruit - he's my little fruit fly.  

And he's getting so independent.  He loves to walk on his own when we go places - like the grocery store.  He always tries to push the grocery cart too - it's super cute.  We love this little happy, independent, curious boy.