My first thought when I compare his 13 month picture to his 14 month is not about how big he is gotten, but what a difference in weather. It looks like we have gone from summer to winter in one month! Crazy! Despite my longing for Fall weather, we have had a wonderful month in the Dahms family. We ran in the Susan G Koman Race for the Cure, celebrated Grandma's 75th birthday and uncle Pete's 50th and I got to spend an extra day with Ryan when my school's power was out. Ryan continues to grow and change everyday. The biggest and most obvious change is that we have a runner- walking is a pastime for Ry Guy. With running comes the mess he leaves in his wake. He is into anything and everything. As a result, this month Ryan has learned some new lessons to live by:
#1 Don't run really fast with pot in your hand- you could fall and bump your nose.
#2 Don't try to squeeze between two pieces of furniture- you might get your head stuck!
Along with being more mobile, he is much more vocal. Responding with "Mm hmm" when asked questions, or "Ohh" when we tell him something. We are getting small moments of 2 way conversations which is super fun! His favorite new hobbies are being chased (He LOVES it!) and playing with daddy's mini helmets during games on Saturdays and Sundays! He also has started to dance more. On the way to daycare this past week, "I've Got a Feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas came on the radio. He started bopping up and down in his car seat- it was hysterical!
I have told our friends and family who have babies younger than Ryan that although I look at their baby's developmental stages with fond memories, I have not once longed for Ryan to be back at a certain stage- I absolutely love every new stage and continue to absorb every new and amazing development- whether it be major like walking or minor like hugging stuffed animals. Each new discovery he makes or milestone he reaches causes such awe and wonderment in us, how can we help but feel unbelievably blessed and grateful for the life and love God has brought to our lives!
