Nice Weather Finally

We've finally had a stretch of nice weather that we can spend a few hours outside.  Colin loves going out.  We'll go for a bike ride or a walk or just kick a ball or go on a rock hunt.  Hours of entertainment.  He's picked up a few things that go with outside too.  He'll tell Hobie to stay or sit while we go out the door.  Or he'll ask to take her for a walk or brush her.  She doesn't listen to his commands of "drop it" or "come" but he doesn't notice too often.

Back in the first few months Colin was doing something new all the time.  That died down a bit for a few months but its incredible what new things pop up each day.  Conversations can't be too far off.  He definitely understands most things being said and can reply.  There are a few two word phrases he put together.  Words are starting to be multi-syllabic.  He can ask for what he wants, although that requires coaxing some of the time.  He prefers a whine or a cry to words some of the time.  He has figured out that he likes performing for people after he is comfortable.  He'll do some silly walking or noises to get some laughs.  We get serenaded now by little 5 second Colin songs.  He has started playing a little game which we were able to get on video.  He'll cover his belly and say "closed".  Then tease us with opening just one hand or arm.

It's not all happy stuff.  He's getting good at screaming/crying when he doesn't get what he wants.  He's starting to figure out how mommy and daddy operate and how to manipulate things a bit.  Boundaries are being tested constantly.  It is very cute when he gets told that he did something naughty and he says "time out" and lays down on the floor.  We aren't sure if that will be a good thing when he really does need 'time outs' though.

Colin's 20 month appointment was this month so there is more data for the growth chart down below.