Mason is now 15 months old and at his check-up he tipped the scales at 24lbs 3ozs (44th percentile) and was 31.5 inches tall (60th percentile). These measures really need to be validated because it seems he weighs a ton when we have to carry him or hold him for any stretch of time and he is tall enough to climb up onto all the furniture in the house and can navigate the stairs on his own now. His personality is bursting through with lots of smiles, demands, and more complex vocalizations and understanding of things we say to him. Some of his frequently used words are: Mama, Dada, Hun, Ball, Up, Down, Hat, Elkie, Mom-mom, Green or other similar variations...oh and almost any animal sound you ask him to make. He likes to play games, and is extremely skilled at kicking, throwing, and catching things of all shapes and sizes. He really looks up to his big brother, but we are also already seeing clear signs of a blossoming sibling rivalry. The competition for drinks, snacks, toys, and attention is becoming pretty fierce.
Speaking of big brother, Hunter's fighting weight was 36lbs 8ozs (90th percentile) and he was measured at 38.3 inches tall (62nd percentile) at his 3-year doctors appointment. Though it may not sound like it from these percentile scores, Hunter is really starting to thin out and get more of a slender look. Pictures of him now versus even 6 months ago show an astounding change. In addition to that, Hunter's speech has really taken off!! He pronounces things so clearly and says so many complex words, it is amazing. He does need reminders to pronounce the "s" at the beginning of many words, but once he has the prompt the words come out perfectly. He has his ABC's dialed and can count well past 20 on his own. He is still the leading authority on all things Star Wars in the state of Maryland and is now branching out into comic book super heroes. Current favorites are Spiderman, Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern. Hunter is also becoming more independent. He is now fully potty trained with few "accidents", can get himself dressed/undressed, and can brush his teeth without much assistance.
Life is good these days, and these crazy boys keep us entertained every day. Though there are many more milestones and memories to look forward to in the near future, here are some pics to help us remember and enjoy where we have just been with these guys. Pretty amazing stuff!!!
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