Gone for 15 Months

In just 6 days the hubby and I are going away. We are going to be separated from Mateo for the first time! What a change that will be! I comfort myself with the thought that it will be rougher for us, than for him. He is going to love having 2 older sisters for a week and then staying with Oma for the remaining few days.

We will be away when he turns 15 months, so I thought I would most a few photos from today. I would love to take him to a pumpkin patch and take adorable photos like I see friends doing, but, helaas, there are no patches around here. Next best thing? The 3 pumpkins from my SIL's garden.

I had some cute ideas, but Mateo was totally uncooperative.

Mateo is not only walking, but running and CLIMBING! He pushes his truck to the coffee table, balances on the car, then steps onto the table and jumps onto the couch.

He has mastered waving. Whenever he hears "bye" he starts waving. It is so precious. He also is starting to do kisses. If you make kissing sounds or say "kiss," if he is in the mood he will make the sounds or come maul my face.

14 Months

25 Lbs/11.3Kgs-I haven't measured his height.

Mateo is still our happy, smiley guy! He likes to make people smile. He knows when he is getting attention or now. Right now it is ok, but later may be a problem. If he is not getting attention, he tries hard to get it. Going to church is very exciting for Mateo. He thinks everyone is there for him. We can't stay long in the service, because he is making people laugh or he is laughing at the kids.

Another side we are starting to see is how stubborn a 1 year old can be. He knows what he wants and will push until he (or I) gets it. If he can’t get what he wants, there is a likely chance of some screaming. In tired cases, it is face on the floor and some kicking. Thankfully he is still pretty easily distracted.  He is not saying many words, but can COMMUNICATE. Lots of pointing, grunting, screaming and then happy sounds and clapping.

Little man is a brave fellow. He gets into everything and climbs in/out/up/down just about anything.  Even though he seems pretty fearless, there is a super sensitive side! He knows when people are laughing at him for a 'bad' reason. Then he gets this sad, offended look and cries and hugs mommy.

He is very tough as far as falling and getting bumps, but he doesn't like abrupt, loud sounds or screaming...

Changing diapers is an awful thing around here. I have complained about it and had the feeling no one believed me, until THEY had to try it! It often takes 2 people to get the job done or one mom chasing around a half naked little boy trying to do one step at a time.

Mateo is NOT a cuddler. Let's just say that is how we knew he was sick 2 weeks ago. When he just sat still on our laps.

Until next month...

Bad Mommy!

I posted that Mateo had Roseola. This week he has a cough, so Sunday afternoon I gave him cough syrup. I gave him some in the evening, then happened to look at the bottle...that read, Pain Killer/Fever Reliever. Hm? That is strange? I went to find the cough syrup and found it in the pain killer box. *gasp* I recognize that bottle. It is what I gave him for his fever. Poor child. Thank heavens he is fine!