Fourteen Months

Fourteen months old.

Each month is a celebration of something new.

New words, new signs, new movements.

Chattering is incessant - and incredible.

{And what he comprehends is even more amazing!}

Alekzander talks to the dogs, to the cat, to his Daddy,

and calls Mama! Mama! Mama!

when he needs something.

"Nana" is his favorite food and he requests it, passionately, at each meal.

Grilled cheese, spaghetti, and multigrain toast are new foods ...

all of which can be chewed better with his eight teeth!

Four on top, two on the bottom, and a top and bottom left molar.

His newest sign is "please." 

It is the sweetest thing when he rubs his little palm on his chest.

It is nearly impossible to say no to his request when he "says" please.

"Milk" is also a favorite, frequent, and often fervent sign.

Walking is quickly being replaced with running.

Hands in the air, full steam ahead!

Alekzander can also now climb into his great grandma Ann's rocker.

One foot on the stepstool, the other knee hiked up on the seat.

Two seconds later and he's up! 

Proud , smiling, precious.

Rare but sweet nonetheless

Happy fourteen months, Alekzander!

Fourteen months ago, these sweet little piggies were kicking inside of me.

Now they're running, walking, and climbing.

GO, feet, GO!