15-16 months

Month 15 (December 2017)went by very fast...so fast that I didn't manage to blog. Not only did we go to Munich for the first time together with Dillon, we also saw snow and lots of snow. The trip was highly anticipated as we were worried that Dillon would be tough to deal with for such a long trip/flight. The flight went surprisingly well, as we managed to entertain him with iPad. He got cranky after 1,5 hours but didn't throw a temper. During our stay in Munich, he cried more than 30 min for every sleep and was very clingy to mama. But overall, he enjoyed being there around other family members. Mama got some rest too, thankfully.


Language development: 
Last month he could say around 40 words. This month, he could say at least 70 words. He insisted that his versions of some words are correctly pronounced. He was still very keen on reading. I have to admit I didn't speak as much as I used to and my sentences were short (shorter when I was ill or tired). I made sure I read him books everyday and responded to his words when he said something. He knows how to say things he really likes, such as car and digger, in both English and German.

Body:
He said poopoo after/during pooping and peepee which means penis. He likes pointing out body parts on plushies. He is very sensitive to tickling and doesn't like to wear clothes that really confine his body (like gloves).

Eating:
In Munich, he developed a liking for pickles. He also eats small pieces of meat (marinated), especially drenched in soy/teriyaki sauce. His favorite is "nuunuu" which means noodles :P When you let him choose between two things ("do you want apple sauce or yoghurt?"), he beams with a big smile and chooses 1 of the 2. He loves getting choices. What he doesn't do is trying to eat with a spoon or fork.
On 22 January, I succeeded to wean off breastfeeding....for just one day. There was enough distraction on that day. Daddy was home, we went to an indoor playground, and grandparents came in the afternoon. The next day, however, was Monday, which means that he whined all morning for milk and I eventually caved in. I don't think I have much milk left and the nipples become quite sore as well. Definitely time to wean off....slowly >_<

Playing:
He is still crazy about vehicles...I have lost count of the number of toy vehicles at home. He played really well with Opa S and Uncle D, but was a bit scared of female relatives. It took him a while to getting familiar with Oma D. He can walk for a short while but still gets tired and demands sitting down in the buggy. When it was snowing in Munich, Dillon went down a hill on the sledge for the first time. Unfortunately, he landed face down in the snow and was traumatized from it XD. At home, we can't go far (as soon as his hands become red and cold, he will cry) and mostly play inside. Peek-a-boo is still his favorite.

Behavior:
He is a baby who is very cautious, shy and observant. He doesn't have much patience but is willing to try difficult things more than once. He has a strong will but is willing to give in if he sees that mama is getting angry at him :P He is quite polite and doesn't throw a tantrum when another baby takes away his toy. He waves byebye and knows how to call those close relatives who he likes.