Nearly 14 months!

Elijah is growing up so much. He may not be getting much taller, but he is learning more and getting smarter. He has learned the "s" sound. He knows what a snake says, can "yes", he is comprehending more words although none truely spoken, but in his own version. He is becoming more of a daddy's boy, which is becoming a big change for Fan and I. He, most of the time, prefers Fan over me :(

He knows what bath is and where to go. He knows if I say "lets change your diaper" he goes to his room. He is walking ALL over the place and is getting better about going up and down stairs. He loves the outside, and if he had his way he would be out as long as he can. I can't wait for more warmer weather, so we can go to the park, zoo, lake and anywhere else that is outside. He also thinks that if he leans forward and puts his arms back it will make him go faster. It is so cute until he falls. He does like to walk on his, but sometimes does want help with the steps.

He has been successfully weaned for a little over a month now. It was alot easier transition than I thought since I have always been the "cow". Now, I have actually been able to give him a bottle of milk at night and lay him down in his crib and he will drink and go to sleep. No more rocking, well a few times). He sleeps (has been) through the night and usually will wake up somewhere between 7 am or 8 am. Not much sleeping in for me, but oh well. He has gradually started to change his napping time to once a day in the afternoon for nearly 2 hours or more.

We have a little dictionary book he likes to carry around. No words yet. He also will get one of his other books and bring it to either Fan or I and then wants to sit beside us and read it. He can eat a little sandwhich all by himself. He does like to feed himself. So I usually have been making food for Fan & I that Elijah can also eat by himself. He know how to use a fork, still needs practice with a spoon. He does knows what "wa-wa" is (water). In baby sign language he knows what "more," "please," and "all done" are. He knows how to wipe his mouth with a napkin and throw away trash in the trash can.

There is so much he can do, we are VERY proud of him. Fan and I often joke and ask eachother if he is really our kid, because he is so smart. We love him so much and are truely blessed to have him. I am thankful that I can enjoy and record his accomplishments on this blog and share with everyone.

Fan & I are doing great. He recently purchased two vacation packages one in Costa Rico and the other in Orlando/Daytona. We have 24 months to use them in and we are excited. He has now become Relief Batchman at work. Which means as soon as he gets his CDL he will be getting paid more when he has to do the batching (loading the trucks with the concrete material). Woo-hoo!! I am still working for the real estate appraiser. Not too much new for me. I did start selling Homemade Gourmet, yummy food stuff!

That is about it for now.

Lovies,
Fan, Sara and Elijah