Ronan is 16 Months!

Ronan is now 16 months! He is learning so many communication tools - not only words (add "cheese" and "book" to the list!), but more signs and gestures, as well. He has become very interested in books, and will occasionally even sit by himself and flip through a book or two. The teacher is me is very excited to see this skill and interest emerge!

He had a little bit of a cold this month, but with rest, juice and a couple of visits to the chiropractor, he was able to kick it pretty quickly. He has pretty much weaned, only asking to nurse a few times in the past month. It is very bittersweet for me, and when he is sick, I wish I could nurse him to help him get healthy again quickly.

Getting adjusted by Dr. Miller

Resting and getting healthy again!

He has had a huge growth spurt, and can suddenly reach things he couldn't before, including the lever for the front door, and the counter tops. We had a scary moment recently where Ronan reached up and pulled down a dish towel with three sharp knives drying on it. He escaped with only a small scrape just below his nose, but it was very scary for all of us.

Minor knife scrape under his nose

We've been spending more and more time outside, in the beautiful Seattle spring sunshine! We go on walks, to the park and even visited Kelsey Creek Farm in Bellevue. Last weekend we went to the UW campus to see the cherry blossoms in bloom and play in the quad. Ronan loves playing outside!

On a walk after a spring shower

Spring time in the quad! Go Dawgs!