Chatterbox

Asher is a chatterbox. I don’t know where he gets it…honestly!

He’s been saying “da-da” for a long time, but just recently it seems his language has exploded. He is now almost 16 months old. The word of the week seems to be “Sadie dog”…but sometimes it’s “daddy.” “Mama” comes out when he’s in distress or upset…but of course! Our last visit to the Dr. showed him at 25 pounds! He seems to enjoy most foods, but he has gotten a little bit picky about vegetables. Typical kid!

We recently moved my sister into her first house (yeah for homeownership, I’m SO proud of you, Ash!). We (well…Ashley mostly) was busily painting her new bedroom a bright green color, and so she had an exposed bulb in a lamp for better light. Of course, with Asher toddling around everywhere, he was really interested in that light bulb at his level! We rushed quickly to him as we watched him approaching the lamp, and said “Ouch! Hot!” So, as you might guess…he now enjoys saying, “Ouch…hot!” Just yesterday we were in the car and he was saying “Ouch….hot….dillil (Dylan)!” It truly is glorious to hear. The only thing that DOESN'T sound so sweet is the word "No" which he finally said for the first time yesterday....UH OH!

When I pick him up from the sitter’s, lately she’s said he has talked all day long…and I don’t doubt it! He jabbers to himself constantly, but he also responds to verbal interaction. For instance, if we attempt to redirect him to a more suitable activity (than sticking his hand in the dog’s water dish) he will say “Thank you!” And though we’ve been trying to teach him to sign for quite some time, just recently he’s really begun signing “Eat” when he wants to be fed, “More” when he would like more food/drink, and “Please” when he is requesting something. Just the other day I picked him up from my sister’s place where he was hanging for about an hour, and she said “One….” and he followed with an emphatic “Two!”

He loves to play hide and seek…and just rolls with laughter when anyone will play with him. He thinks Uncle Dylan is especially silly…and even if Dylan just walks into the room, Asher squeals with delight. He is very good at waving & saying “Byebye” now, and if you’re lucky, he might even blow you a kiss! Every day is a new adventure with him.

He still loves to drum on anything....I'm not surprised one bit. Asher's birthdad, A, is a drummer, and so is Uncle Dylan. He has had lots of exposure to instruments and music in his young life, and always relishes a chance to tap on his own special drum, pots and pans with a wooden spoon, or Uncle D's very own "real" sticks! Playing the piano, whether toy or real, always elicits a huge smile, too.

We've gotten so many comments lately on how big he's gotten...how much he's changed, what a beautiful child he is. His big blue eyes and long eyelashes, his blonde curls, his flirtatious little grin (with 4 teeth in front & 3 more making their way into his mouth), and his inquisitive and determined nature seem to endear him to everyone he meets.

Can you tell I'm such a proud mommy?!