13 months went by fast...

So Henry turns 14 months today, and my scatter brain didn't even realize that I hadn't started his 13 month post! Blergh...Anyway, if I could sum up 13 months, it would be "Henry masters walking and finds his rhythm". Henry now prefers walking to crawling or any other mode of transportation, including being in the car (which suddenly he doesn't enjoy as much). He zips around on his feet, and has even started climbing, as in climbing on the TV stand, the coffee table, chairs, and anything else within reach. This is terrifying and exciting at the same time. He lumbers after his BFF, the cat, and races to meet me at the front door when I return from work (be still my heart)! It's amazing how fast Henry masters new skills. I think of it in neurons...New synapses being formed all of the time. It's quite incredible.

Henry waving the cat's toy as she looks on 

Henry is a dancer too, unlike his Mama, who lacks rhythm. Dan will put on a song, and in a matter of seconds, H will be bouncing up and down to the music! It is the cutest thing ever! 

Other developments:

-Teeth: H has 12 of them! All 4 first molars are in, as are his 4 front bottom and top teeth! He eats everything we give him, but especially likes yogurt tubes ("Gogurt"), chicken nuggets, and string cheese. 

-Language: Henry knows "Mama" and "Dada", but hasn't really added any other words yet. I bought him a book called My 100 First Words with pictures, and we read that everyday. He also likes Goodnight Moon and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs at bedtime. 

-Speaking of bedtime: H takes 2 solid naps a day, usually from about 10 or 11am to 1pm, and 4 to 6pm. The second one is kind of on the late side, so we usually don't lay him down at night until 9 or so. He sleeps through the night. 

-Child care: We have been so fortunate to have H with us almost every day for the first 14 months of his life. But the time has come to trust someone else with his care during the week. Dan is starting school next week, and he was awarded a graduate teaching position, which covers his tuition and offers him a stipend every month. In exchange, he will be teaching and holding office hours in addition to his other coursework. We enrolled H in child care through the U for 4 days a week, and approximately 2-3 hours a day. Dan will drop off and pick up H before and after class. I went with them yesterday to check out the child care center and meet with the director, and I was impressed. It's so incredibly hard to leave my child with someone else who's not family, but I know that it will benefit his socialization. We love you, buddy!!!