fifteen months

Asher, you are 15 months old!

{actually, you turned 15 months on Sunday}

Today was A's well-baby visit to the pediatrician, so I wanted to have those stats before posting.  He got a clean bill of health and his doctor said he's the happiest 15 month old she's ever examined.  I'm pretending she doesn't say that to every baby.  ha ha!
 
Little man has grown a lot since his 12 month visit...

weight:  22 pounds, 13oz {28%}
height:  31"  {47%}
head circumference:  18.5cm  {45%}

This visit called for two vaccinations - Ash did great!  There were some big tears, but only for a couple of minutes.

Doesn't he look like a tough guy showing off his MMR vaccine band-aid?  :o)

Asher is doing so much these days!  I feel like he's learning and doing new things at an exponential rate.

At 15 months, Asher:

• eats a combo of solids and purees {Dr. said this is fine for now.  If he's not completely switched to all solids by 18 months we'll see a feeding therapist}
• drinks whole milk {about 20oz/day}
• sleeps 12 hours at night {7pm-7am}
• takes 2 naps a day {9am and 1pm}
• loves to sing!
• has started building with his blocks, rather than just throwing them around
• knows the signs for: more, all done, milk, water, please, thank you, and bath
• makes some animal noises
• can say: Dada, apple, dog, Mama, balloon {and babbles tons of stuff I can't understand}
• gives high fives
• blows kisses
• LOVES dogs
• took a few independent steps last weekend!  {not officially walking yet}
• loves to read books 
• has 8 teeth and the 2 bottom molars are poking through!

Asher isn't a mama's boy at all.  In fact, I kind of wish he was a little bit.  :o)  He certainly loves me and looks for me in the morning, but any other time of day Ash is happy with anyone who will play with him.  He adores his daddy!!   Asher gets so excited when he looks out the window and sees Drew pulling into the driveway - it's pretty darn adorable.

Asher Thomas, we love you so much.  You are absolutely the best decision we ever made.  Daddy and I love seeing how much you are learning and growing every day.  This stage of life is so fun!  Our hearts swell every morning when you greet us with a big smile.  You are absolutely living up to your name - happy is your typical demeanor!  Daddy and I feel so blessed to have you in our lives.