22 Months

Ryan's vocabulary has grown tremendously this month. It has been super fun watching him communicate more. Some of his new words/phrases are: Hi Mama, I love you, towel, Minnie, berries, giraffe, plane, tight, Brewers, backpack, socks, Maizy, Grandma, Ali, van, bike, boat, Buzz, Woody... One of my favorite things he said was when he was riding his Tricycle in the basement. He started to whine while I was putting laundry into the washing machine. I looked at him straddling the bike, walking back and forth and said "You're fine". Then he said " I'm stuck!" Turns out he couldn't get off the bike. He is also becoming a comedian and appreciating humor more. For example, he will throw a blanket over his head and walk around laughing. Here are some of our other favorite memories this month:

*First trip to the zoo as a family
*Requesting Oso (Disney channel) when I turn on the Today Show every morning
*Elm Grove Memorial Day Parade
*Points to a section of his plate where he would like you to put each item of food
*Walked up the stairs holding the rail all by himself- I was amazed!
*I always read three books every night- he started counting with me "1,2,3!"
*Calls our dog Maddy, Madison and Moose (like Mama)
*Requests the ABC's - he says "C's"
*Helps sing Old McDonald-He adds the new animal every verse and How Much is that Doggie in the Window- he sings "Woof, woof"
*He says "ight" when Daddy straps him in the car too tight
*Knows elbows, knees, ankles and neck
*Responds yes or no in appropriate situations and also chooses milk or water at meals (he usually wants both cups)
*He insists on giving the baby a a hug and kiss every night- he lifts my shirt over my tummy and kisses and hugs the baby