Size: Judah Budah, as he is affectionately called around here, is 28 pounds, in the 90th percentile for weight, and stands at 2' 10", in the 85th percentile for height. And not to worry, he's a true Wall kid with his head circumference somewhere around the 95th percentile ;) Though his thighs have never been as impressive as his big sister's were, his neck and chin can compete with the best of 'em. Judah is wearing 18-24 month clothes, quickly growing out of size 5 shoes and wearing size 5-6 diapers.
Eat: For a long time there wasn't anything this kid wouldn't eat. And then he turned one. Now, he won't eat vegetables unless they're drenched in hummus or blended into fruit, and even then it's only cucumber and carrots he'll accept. He doesn't like eggs, any kind of bean or any form of meat. He refuses anything with too much peanut butter and prefers colby jack cheese sticks over mozzarella. He even refuses pineapple and watermelon. Basically, the kid likes bread, yogurt, graham crackers, banana and berries ;) We're working on it!
Teeth: Judah (finally!) has all of his precious pearly whites! His last teeth to come in, his four canines, took their sweet time. One by one they wreaked havoc on that poor boy and, subsequently, the rest of us. He was constantly whiny and constantly drooling. Since, he's back to our sweet and reasonable baby brother - thank goodness!
Sleep: Praise the Lord, we have been sleeping through the night for quite some time! Honestly, it was one of the reasons why we really debated baby number four... We've gotten used to our sleep! Judah goes down for bed when the bigs do, around 7:00, and wakes up between 6 and 7:30, though we don't get him out until "his light turns green" at 7 (or later). Switching rooms when guests come might make for some sleep changes, taking him a little longer to fall asleep or waking up a little earlier, but not much will wake him up, or at least keep him up, during the night.
Milestones: Gosh, this kid is doing it all it seems! He can climb on anything, though he tends to naturally be a little more cautious. He is getting faster and faster with his run and really swings his arm to get his momentum going - it's my favorite! He rides his scooter up and down the sidewalk and attempts his little balance bike, though he doesn't quite have that one figured out just yet. He can throw and catch a ball, eat with a spoon and fork and comprehend all that we say or ask. He is still using some signs for the words he can't say, but he's adding words to his vocabulary often. Though his most common noise, "ow", is still used for most everything ;) He loves to play games and sing songs, color with crayons, build with magna tiles and play pretend with stuffed animals.
Likes: Judah loves his dada (but still prefers mom at bedtime). He loves playing in the bath and running through the sprinkler. He loves jumping on the trampoline with Ezra and digging in the dirt. He loves to eat! Judah loves throwing bouncy balls in the hallway with Uriah and kicking the soccer ball in the backyard. He loves the tire swing at the park and going down the slide (by himself!) He loves reading books, making messes and his blankey. He currently loves toting around Ezra's play jewelry and pushing things in her doll stroller. Judah loves doing anything outside! He loves birds, airplanes and dancing. He loves snuggling up to a movie (though they don't keep his attention for more than 20 minutes) and playing chase through the kitchen.
Dislikes: Judah has always been a relatively happy kid, but when he makes up his mind that he's hungry, there's not much that will distract him. He doesn't like when he's asked to stay out of the kids' creations, always wanting to "help" them build ;) and his feelings are clearly hurt when they exclude him from something or won't share (rightfully so!)
Things I want to remember: The way he moves his finger up and down when he's pointing at something. The way he thinks every car door closing is dada coming home. His sweet blonde curls that I don't have the heart to cut off. The way he gets so excited to put on his shoes. I want to remember his gap toothed smile and his best belly laugh when being tickled. His bright, sweet blue eyes. The smile he gives when you correctly guess what he's trying to tell you. The way he says "buggy". I never want to forget his double chin, his simple dance moves or his love for books (Goodnight Gorilla and The Little Blue Truck)
Judah Budah, we love you so! We wouldn't be a family without your sweet and silly personality. Thank you for loving us in a way only you could.
