14 months old

I had decided to not do official "__ months old" posts anymore. For one reason, being Owen's mommy has gone from sitting around, marveling at his changes, to running full-force and non-stop around the house. Sitting down, just to get right back up again. Geez...this kid is ON THE MOVE and he isn't even walking yet! Oh my Lord...

Regardless of how tired and cranky I can be, I have honestly never had more fun. Playing ball, reading books, and splashing in the tub are the highlights of my day. My tiny boy, is still tiny. But his personality is OUT OF THE WORLD BIG! Sometimes its a belly laugh over playing peek-a-boo, sometimes it is a mind blowing temper tantrum that results in disaster of colossal proportions.

Owen, at 14 months you have turned into such a beautiful little boy. You are into everything, and over-the-top curious. You may not be moving on two feet, but man are you mobile! There is no keeping you contained.

Your "jumper" that we raved about for so long is a thing of the past. If I put you in that now, things would come crashing down-literally.

You LOVE - LOVE - LOVE to play ball. Roll it, throw it, chew it, carry it around... you name it. Playing ball is your new obsession.

You still like Elmo, and during our (what seem like hundreds of) breathing treatments, that is the only way to keep you still. Elmo is the man. Seriously.

Speaking of breathing treatments, you had pneumonia this month. Twice. Anti-biotics, albuterol treatments, and steroids seem to be working.

You have a temper and you aren't afraid to unleash it. Whether its at home, in a restaurant, or at the store. You have been "in trouble" a few several times this past month. You cry and get your feelings hurt, but we do it because we are guiding you into Toddlerhood and quite honestly, we all need to survive.

You are climbing. Climbing the stairs, climbing on chairs, climbing in baskets (video to follow), you are CLIMBING!

Your new favorite food is Goldfish. There are days where you REFUSE to eat anything but. When I say refuse I mean push slap away any other food that is offered.

You weight 18 and a half pounds and are about 30 inches long. My friend, you are still so small. However, I know I will look back on this time and wonder how you became taller than me. So maybe beef up a little, but don't grow up too fast, please.

I am amazed at how big a difference one year has made. Look at my little baby who is so quickly turning into a little boy. How blessed we are to have you in our lives. We love you Owen Harris Maynord! Happy 14 months!

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