What Makes this Mama Smile: Month 14

Charlie's 14th month has just been so enjoyable for me! He has just grown and developed so much that each day something new or funny seems to happen.

Although I must say, it is a bit ironic that as I initially sat down and tried to blog, he began to throw a tantrum! Oh, the ups and downs of motherhood! :)

Nevertheless, here are a few of my favorites from month 14:

-The ability to walk! He's got it down folks... those two little feet keep-a-going and get everywhere! Some people had told us, once they start walking they'll be into everything!.. And yes it's true but it's so fun to see what he'll go and explore. When babies start to walk, they look much older... like a little person just doing their own thing! It's cute :)

-His personality.  This past month I've just laughed more and more at my little guy. His personality has developed so much! I love his giggle when he plays little games of hide-and-seek with daddy along his joy in going to greet people at the door when they arrive at our house. Also, his wave good-bye is just priceless!

-Increased vocabulary.  One night Charlie woke up in the middle of the night and just started to recite his entire vocab, "Mama, dada, ball, po-po (puppy), cracker, cook-cook (cookie), go, ba-ba (bottle)..." We just couldn't help but smile! I love watching him recite new words and understand the meaning of them. We already find ourselves spelling out "cracker" to avoid him hearing us and asking for one as his points at the cupboard and says "crack-cer, crack-cer, CRACK-CER!" 

-Somewhat of a solid sleep schedule. Apart from sickness, teething, wet diapers, etc., Charlie has been more consistent with sleeping through the night despite his inconsistent nap schedule. Although, Jimmy and I often joke that the minute we tell anyone how well he has been sleeping, it's inevitable that the next night will be a rough one. I think it's God's way of keeping us humble and dependent on Him rather than on sleep. :)

-His fine motor skills. Watching Charlie smash his peas with his little fingers, turning the TV on and off with the remote or putting the ear back on Mr. Potato Head all bring smiles to my face! I remember seeing all ten of his tiny fingers on our 20 week ultrasound and now it's amazing to watch him learn to use each and every one of them!

I'm grateful for all these little things that make being a mom rewarding and entertaining!