15 months!

The caboose of our family is 15 months old already! He had well child check up last week and his stats are right on track! I always pull out Carter's stats and compare the two (bad I know) but they are so similar it is unreal! At this age Carter weighed the exact same (down to the ounce) but was 3 inches taller! 

Weight: 23.11 lbs ( 63%)

Height: 31.75 inches ( 68%)

Head:  19.25 inches ( 94%) atta boy! 

His appointment happened to be perfect timing as I had to pick him up at daycare the day before because of a fever. Doc found double ear infection so we are again on antibiotics and have to go back next week to get his immunizations since they wouldn't do them with his fever. Seems like this kid has been sick most of the winter! Doc's only words of advice were to get rid of the paci! Ugh! I know! But how cute is he sucking on his paci? 

Peek a boo! 

This is his favorite pastime! He LOVES playing in the lazy Susan or pantry and stacking things! He is getting really good at balancing the groceries! He did drop a can of soup on his toe a few weeks ago and ended up with a nasty black toenail! 

 Easy does it! 

 Steady steady

He isn't much for words yet but I am attributing that he has two older siblings to talk for him and he has his paci in his mouth all the time! He does say "more" and can sign it, ball and mom. He does get his point across with lots of pointing and grunting! He is a great listener most of the time and can get his own shoes out, throw things away in the garbage, find his hat, get a diaper, bring us the remote, and pick up toys. He is at the stage where he arches his back whenever trying to get him in the car seat, wants to walk everywhere and runs the opposite direction you want him to.  He is getting good at playing hide and seek and loves to sit on your lap to listen to a book. He has outgrown wanting to be rocked before bed (sniff sniff) but makes up for it by giving great big hugs with his chubby hands and wet slobbery kisses! 

It feels good to be on top!

Tough on top, top of the podium, top position, cross face, climb the ladder, half nelson, cal catcher, double leg take down, front headlock, single leg take down, finish, back points, this is just a hint of the secret language Jeremy and Carter speak to each other almost every minute they are together.  I am still learning the lingo, moves and scoring system and they often get a good laugh at me if I try and act like I know what I am talking about ( I really don't) or shout out something during a match that makes no sense. Usually I stick with easy words like "squeeze em, or roll em over" 

Carter has been to 6 tournaments now and we are all proud of his 19-0 record. His goal is to go undefeated this season and be the state champion. We are all hoping he reaches his goal, but a part of me thinks losing every now and then isn't all that bad. He has improved so much from last year. He has beaten kids older than him and heavier than him. He always shows good sportsmanship and never seems nervous (I am nervous enough for both of us). He always works hard in practice and supports his teammates. We often tell him these qualities are more important than winning. I think he knows that, but also says, " Yeah but winning is good too and it feels good to stand on the top of the award stand" I am sure it does! 

I am so proud of his accomplishments and no matter if he reaches his goal or not, he is a champion in my mind!