Nineteen Months Old

My penguin just told me something.

I'm nineteen months old today!

A Visit!

Today we had the good fortune of having Truman's aunt, uncle, and a couple of cousins visit. Truman hadn't seen people (except for doctors/therapists) in awhile, and he enjoyed the company... especially seeing people close(r) to his size!

I'm helping Apba... why do you ask?

I'll just put my tools away.

I'm all decked out for company.

Hi everyone!

Are you a.... kid?!

Awww... hug!

Up??

Yes! Up and cuddles!

I'm right where I want to be.

The boys hang out.

Check this out. I have a remote control in my hand AND one in my pants.

Hey! Who put a controller in my pants??

Well, I think the best way to maximize playtime is just to crawl right in.

Fancy Feet

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Everyone! The luck of the Irish brought Truman a gift. His orthotics arrived today, so he has some fancy, fancy feet. He's not used to wearing socks... or shoes... let alone something so snug as these orthodics. We're yet to receive the wearing schedule (or find shoes that fit over the orthotics), but soon he'll be wearing them most of the day (unless he's sleeping... and he can have them off awhile right before bed). It may take a bit of time for Truman to get used to them, but I have a feeling that nothing is going to keep him from walking now that he likes it so well!

My mom says this hat no longer fits me, but I think it's very dapper.

See? I can stretch and everything in it. Perfect. I've worn it all morning.


Ta da! Orthotics!


Um... guys... I'm not sure about this.


Let me just see how these work.


Seriously? You want me to wear these all the time?

I'm kind of anti-standing up right now.

Okay, Apba... you win. I'll take a step or two.

Now I have to wear them with shoes?

I can stand!

Do my feet look fast?

Well, I'm not sure I've quite got the hang of this, but I'm working on it.

Sushi Baby

Truman had his first sushi today. Okay, so they were just California rolls that we made for dinner... no raw fish involved... but he really liked it!

I don't know what these are called...

... but I call them delicious!

Kiss Attack

I decided to give Mama a kiss.

But then she decided to kiss attack me right back! I'm outta here!

Let's Go!

Umma came back from a trip yesterday, but I'm ready to go!

Doctor Day

Since the last post Truman turned 18 months, and today was his checkup. All went well. He weighs 19 pounds 1 oz. and is 28 1/2 inches tall. The doctor is very happy with how he's doing. The only concern is that he's not verbally communicating (although he uses 20 signs now), but he's babbling more and trying to mimic us. He had a speech assessment earlier this week, and the therapist said he could probably benefit from a "jump start," but she isn't too concerned, so we'll probably start seeing a speech therapist before long. Also, we're still waiting on Truman's orthotics to come in so he can have some fancy, fancy feet!

Mama thinks I'm going to wear shoes today, but I'm not.

Let's see where this ride takes us!

I saw my mom use this earlier while she was making popcorn.

Let's just see if I can figure out what to do with it.

Oven mitts are awesome.