13 Months Old

Elijah is still growing like a weed. We don’t visit the doctor this month so no updated numbers but you don’t need a measure to feel him getting heavier! After a fun birthday party things have really started to slow down a bit, the lull before the holiday storm. We did get out for trick-or-treat night and visited a few neighbors who love to spoil the boys. Also as brother has more time off here and there for various holidays we’ll have plenty of new experiences.

We did try painting with both boys this past month. I think Elijah enjoyed watching his brother more than actually painting himself. He also didn’t like being strapped in his high chair, so he wasn’t in there long enough to really get going.

Elijah has been doing well now with the sippy cup. He’s also doing great with all the new foods we have been introducing. He pretty much eats whatever we’re having now with minor adjustments to ensure he isn’t getting too much salt or sugar. He has an opinion and is not afraid to express it. If he doesn’t want something, watch the left hook. If he doesn’t like anything, he’ll give you the signal for “I’m all done” from the first couple bits. If he wants you to switch up what you’re offering him, he’ll reach for the other option on the table. And if brother get’s his food first and Elijah is not in his seat yet, Elijah has no problem helping himself to Isaiah’s food!

This busy guy has a lot to see and do and is on the move. He is an expert crawler and climber. His new favorite place to hangout is on Isaiah’s mini trampoline. He will sit on his knees to bounce and giggle the whole time. He’s also doing more cruising and a few times has let go and stood a few split seconds before getting down. He's not an expert sleeper but we work around the missed naps and early mornings. He's such a happy guy, we just can't complain!

Isaiah’s biggest fan is definitely his little brother. Elijah will sit right next to Isaiah and try to imitate everything he is doing. He will watch him run and then go around the room doing whatever he was doing. Isaiah doesn’t seem to mind him so long as Elijah’s not taking whatever it is he is playing with. I look forward to them playing together more.

Well that’s about it for now. Have a great Thanksgiving and holiday season!