Wow, I can't believe it's been five months since I last posted on this blog. I guess I have been lazy about updating it as well as busy with work, running around with a toddler and other miscellaneous diversions.
Cooper is now 17 months and in true form, a toddler. Curious, defiantly testing the boundaries, exerting his independence and running all over the place! Fortunately, his tantrums don't last very long and he is generally a very loving, smiley and happy-go-lucky boy. Lately, he has been a bit more cranky because he is getting his first molars, top and bottom! This makes for a fussy eater, but that is slowly getting better as he ate a lot more today than the last week.
He definitively said his "first" word (non-mimicked and consistent) and that is "ice". Yes, ice. He points to the ice maker on the fridge and says "ice". Why? Because that's what "dada" taught him. Cooper definitely understands more than he speaks and it's great to watch how much he understands.
On Saturday, we took him to get his picture taken with Santa Claus. From afar, when we were paying before getting the photos taken, he waved at Santa and even started walking towards him. Cooper, however, was more interested in the giant ornaments and presents on the floor. Santa picked him up for the photos and although he didn't cry, he was very concerned and started holding his arms out for mommy to get him. And boy, did he start squirming about! Although we didn't get a smiley picture with Santa, it wasn't a bawling one. We got a rather cute one that will be on the holiday card we are sending out and I'm proud to say that I got them ordered today!
