Dear Hunter,

I am a bit behind on your monthly notes and I have no excuse except to say that you leave me utterly exhausted by the end of the day. And I mean that in the nicest possible way.

At fifteen months old, you continue to be quite the adventurer and are still obsessed with climbing things.

If I had to guess what you are going to be when you grow up, I would say professional rock climber. It amazes me how many times throughout the day you try to climb something you’re not supposed to. Like the wall.

You are an incredibly determined little boy and do not give up easily.

One big milestone during your fourteenth month was the you learned to pick your nose!

Congratulations.

Of course there are a lot more noteworthy things other than picking your nose.

• You use a forkwhen you eat.
• You are starting to communicate better and are doing a great job at understanding commands. For example – go get your shoes, put the block in the bucket, go sit in your chair, go get a book, go give Nylah a treat, sit on your bum. And if you’re hungry you go to your high chair and start to climb it.
• You point to body parts (nose, eyes, ear, belly/belly button, head, toes)
• You identify things in books by pointing to them (animals, food, body parts, etc.)
• You sort shapes.
• You are becoming a better listener. Last month Daddy and I starting saying “stop please” rather than “no”, which is a lot more effective when we don’t want you to do something.
• You say more words than I can count on two hands and make a handful of animal sounds.
• And as of April 29th, no more bottles! It was a gradual process over the past few months and you were down to only a night time bottle the last few weeks. I’m happy to say you had no problem giving up the bottle! Similar to taking your pacifier away, it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. You still get a sippy cup with milk before bedtime, but I think that will end in the next few weeks.

Favorites/Likes

• Animal sounds you like to make – elephant, dog, cow, sheep.
• Foods – cheese, avocado, pasta, blueberries, strawberries.
• Words – cheese, keys, nanna (banana), Momma, Daddeeeeeee, no.
• Bath time.
• Playing outside.
• Climbing all over Nylah.
• Going for walks.

Oh, Hunter. You are such a good-natured boy and always put a smile on the face of those around you. I love you.

Love,

Mom