Monday, October 8, 2012

17 months in FALL




Our sweet Kaz has done more growing, learning, and sleeping the past month! Now 17 months, Kaz is finding new things to get into every day...as well as new habits. He has found his screaming voice - and I hate to say it, but it is everything but "music to our ears". Hopefully he will get over this new talent very soon or I am going to need to invest in some very good ear plugs.


The past week, Kaz has spent sleeping long stretches over night and napping for hours. I hope this is not a sign of a growth spurt because we all know Kaz isn't lacking in the size department. Reflecting back on the last time his specs were taken - he was just at 30 lbs (100%) and 33 3/4 inches (94%).
Hopefully this sleep is all from teething;) Kaz finally has enough teeth (8 to be exact) to bite into foods with a little more texture than his pureed meals he lived off of for so many months. He still loves his fruits and vegetables....I am currently working on introducing him to more kid friendly meats.


On the developmental home-front - Kaz continues to stay dedicated with therapy working on those gross motor skills. He is doing much better with balance and it seems to get a little easier every day to be a support for him as he walks. We are in hopes in the next few months he will be walking independently. Prayers are so appreciated in this department - asking for God's hand and help in order for Kaz to gain the skills he needs to walk.


The past weekend was wonderful...spending time with my boys, friends, and family. It was so much fun taking our fall trip to Evan's Orchard and attending the Festival of the Horse. Kaz actually watched the parade this year instead of sleeping through it! He actually helped pick out a pumpkin this year, rather than only being worried about when his next bottle was:) All that to say, much has changed over the last year when we began our first fall together as a family of three. I have to say I have loved every season....even the not so easy ones when looking back on the life of our 17-month-old.


I'm looking forward to the upcoming week with my boy. With fall break starting tomorrow...Kaz and I have lots planned for our days while daddy is at work;)