Sonny and Theo were 15 months old on June 27th! I am behind on the 15 month updates (of course!) but it is so important for me to document their milestones and memories (even if it’s late!) The babies have both changed a lot from 12 to 15 months. Although I definitely still see them as “my babies,” I am starting to see two little toddlers in front of my eyes. Here is a 15 month update on Sonny and Theo!
I love this age because I am seeing their personalities more and more, I am watching them learn new skills, and I am witnessing them discover the world for the very first time. That being said, this stage has definitely been the second most challenging stage for me (most difficult since newborn!) They are very mobile, very curious, and they also get VERY frustrated. I forgot how challenging it can be when your one year old can’t communicate all of the things that they want to say!
Sonny and Theo are still so easygoing and happy. Others comment all the time amazed at how content and happy they are. We got pretty lucky with these two for sure! As the younger siblings to a very busy 3 year old sister, they are just along for the ride sometimes. I still feel like God really only gives you what you can handle, and Sonny and Theo were the perfect additions to our family.
I love their laughs and all of the little mannerisms they have started showing. Sonny loves to say “ball” and has started pointing at things a lot. Theo loves to do ‘peekaboo’ and hides absolutely everywhere. Sonny is still my little mama’s boy and loves the cuddles. Theo is quite the comedian lately, and puts on a show for anyone who will watch!
WHAT SONNY IS DOING:
- Started walking!
- Gets into a downward dog and stands up
- Climbs up the stairs and climbs on everything!
- Still going to PT every other week
- Very clingy to mama, likes mama to put him to bed
- Favorite foods are corn on the cob, cheese, pizza, and hot dogs
- Teething a lot and has a tougher time dealing with that
- Loves playing with balls and pushing the walker
- Says “ball” a lot
- Loves pointing at things (especially the tv!)
- Struggles with ear infections every time he is sick
- Drinking only whole milk now (breastfeeding is done!)
- Wearing shoes a lot more (trying to get in the habit)
WHAT THEO IS DOING:
- Loves to make kissing noises
- Started pulling up and cruising around!
- Started pushing the walker really well
- Climbs up the stairs
- Favorite foods are french fries, cheese, and broccoli
- Has 17 teeth (one is an extra! we confirmed with a pediatric dentist)
- Loves stuffed animals, music, and stacking cups
- Started going to PT and goes every week (have seen huge improvements!)
- Still sucks his thumb and its so cute
- Still scrunches his nose and its so cute
- Pinches his fingers together to signal that he wants something
- Drinking only whole milk now (breastfeeding is done!)
- Wearing shoes a lot more (trying to get in the habit)
FUN THINGS WE HAVE DONE:
- First birthday party!
- Lots of walks, trips to local parks, and fun in the swings
- Fun outings to the zoo, aquarium, horse track, twins game
- Fun holidays with family including Easter, Mothers’s Day, and Father’s Day
- Celebrated Daddy’s birthday
- Trips to Dallas and Vail
- Went to their first wedding
- Tagging along to big sister’s sports, play dates, recitals, and more!
- Fun Summer days on the boat and by our pool
- Fun ECFE ‘summer camp’ days
FAVORITE PRODUCTS AT 15 MONTHS:
- Activity table – We bought this when they were around 12 months and it helped with pulling up and cruising. I highly recommend something like this if your child is slower to do some of those skills.
- Wonderfold Wagon – This is pricey but a great investment if you have three or more kids. The stroller is great for errands and shorter distances, but it’s nice to have seats for all three kids when you have a lot of walking to do.
- Stroller and snack trays – Best stroller ever! We have had for four years and use it daily. We recently invested in two snack trays too and that was a GAME CHANGER. The babies can now easily eat meals at restaurants, etc. and can eat snacks while on walks or at their sister’s activities.
- Nugget – The boys’ physical therapists encouraged me to move this into the baby play area to help with muscle strength. I change around the configuration a lot and they love it.
- Zebra walker – We have had this walker since our older daughter was learning to walk. It helps a lot in the early stages of walking.
- Toys – Some of their favorite toys right now are the whale popper, stacking cups, this set of boxes, their story pod, and this little push car.
- Outdoor – We spend quite a bit of time on our boat and in the pool. We put our water table and this mini pool on the boat, and we use this pool float for when they go swimming.
- Sleep Sacks – We use the Kyte brand of sleep sacks and we love them! There are different weights and sizes. We have the 1.0 tog in the 6-18 month size and they fit with plenty of room.
- Play Pen – We use this every single day. It works as a play pen or you can use it as a gate. The babies are starting to get very frustrated in here, so we may have to find another solution soon!
- Travel – We use one SlumberPod for both of the babies and two travel cribs fit inside it. My link for SlumberPod gives you a little discount!
- Clothes – My favorite places to shop for them are Old Navy and H&M. I like to get mostly neutrals and basics at each of these stores. My favorite brand of pajamas is Angel Dear!