15 months

Unfortunately we celebrated Oliver's 15 months birthday with a trip to the doctor. He has not been feeling well for a few days and we found out today that he has ear infections in both ears, pink eye, and croup. We took home a bag full of prescription meds that will hopefully help him start feeling better soon (provided we can get him to take them). Seeing him so sick and not acting like his usual self has been heartbreaking. I've been enjoying the extra cuddles and feel very thankful he has only had a few minor colds up until this point.

Except for this illness, Oli is doing really well. He weighs 25 pounds and is 31" tall now. This week he said and signed dog and fish for the first time. He seems to think all animals say "neigh", so we're working on that. He understands so much these days and I love getting a glimpse into what he's thinking. Today I asked him to get the pig (referring to a pig block that was near him on the ground) and instead of getting that he walked over to his toy box and got his piggy bank. It seems like every day or so he says or does something new. He says "hi" to the cats and tries to pet them. He holds his play phone up to his ear and says "hi". He goes into the kitchen when we say it's time to eat or goes to the stairs when we say it's nap time or bath time. He knows what shoes and slippers are and will look down at his feet and then go get them if you ask him too.


Oliver talking, 15 months from Melanie Ayres on Vimeo.

This kid also has some great expressions. Shell, this one is for you!

And for a flashback, here's his update from a year ago when he was just 3 months old.