Bolt

No, I'm not referring to the cute animated movie about the super-powered dog named "Bolt". My title is in reference to my youngest son anytime he sees me with a tissue in my hand coming after him. The poor little guy has had a faucet for a nose for quite some time now, and he's constantly in need of a nose wipe. He, however, doesn't really enjoy getting his nose wiped, so when he knows that's what's up, he's takes off and bolts the opposite direction. He also does this when he's taken hold of something he's not supposed to have and knows I want it back. He sees me coming, grins really big, and starts running away so I'll chase him, giggling all the way. If he wasn't so stinkin' cute when he's doing it... The picture below is him bolting.


In other Micah news, he's now 15 months old and is still the joy of the family. His brothers can't wait to see him every morning after they get up. Except for the persistent runny nose, he's as healthy as can be, weighing in around 23 lbs. He absolutely loves to pull his socks off and I can't keep them on him, even though it's getting colder and colder in our house. He thinks taking off his socks is really funny. He's also super chatty, saying more words every day. Joshua and Luke both love to try to get him to say things and find great personal accomplishment if Micah actually repeats after them. He was running around saying "Aargh!" like a pirate the other day, so the boys wanted him to wear the pirate hat and patch (see below). When the three of them are laughing together about something, there's not much greater joy for a mommy! Besides just trying to say and do more, Micah is beginning to express his opinion or desires when he can. If he wants something specific that he can't reach, he'll point to it and sign "more" or "please". If I ask him if wants the book, then he'll nod his head up and down in response. If I'm trying to give him another bite of food too soon, he'll be sure to shake his head "no" until he's ready. And there are certain books that he readily recognizes and wants read to him over and over again. "Chicka Chicka ABC" and "I Love You Through and Through" are two of his favorites right now. If you tell him to get one of them, he'll look through a pile of books until he's located the one you asked for. He actually likes to put on hats and wear them around for a little bit. Maybe he knows how cute he is... And for the finally bragging that I'm going to do about Micah, today he did his first push-up. Push-ups are a form of punishment for the 2 older boys, so since Micah sees them do them often, he decided that he should do some too! Aargh!