I say this every month, but I can't believe he is 15 months old! For his Bright Starts evaluation, Beckett was on or beyond all gross and fine motor skills, and he was above on language. I didn't get as much advice on what to do next with him as I would have liked, but I wasn't sure if I should stand there while she assessed him or if I should participate or just make myself scare... The CDS didn't really seem to interested in me, so I just hung out in the kitchen area while she evaluated him. He easily colored, stacked blocks, kicked a ball, walked backwards, and waved when prompted. He was very interested in her new books as well as her bag with the zipper. :)
For his 15-month doctor's appointment, Beckett had to get three shots (EEEK) and it wasn't fun. The nurses normally give shots in both legs simultaneously, but they didn't coordinate, which made Beckett tighten his quad, and then the third shot came out and she had to stick him twice! It was horrible! After I picked him up and cuddled him for a little while, he was back to his normal happy self. He was in the 47th percentile for weight, at 24.5 pounds, and at the 49th percentile for height, at 30 inches. Right in the middle!
What the numbers and assessments can't measure is how beautiful his smile is, or how his curiosity helps us see the world in a new way. No one can quantify the joy he brings into our lives, or put a percentile on how many times a day he surprises us or makes us laugh. These fifteen months have been awe-inspiring and a reminder of what a tremendous gift life is.
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