Emeline's Quirks, Sillies and Milestones - 15 Months

...Your talking has really taken off this month...

...Word of the month - 'uh-oh'.  You say it ALL the time and even know when to use it appropriately.  A funny example - you and I were taking a bath and I let you play in the empty bath while I got dressed real quick.  When I went to get you, you said 'uh-oh'.  Emeline Elise, you pooped in my bath tub!...

...This month we had several rough nights and I think it was two things - teething and you were about to hit a huge speech milestone...

...This month you learned to say - 'wow', 'yes', 'yeah', 'cheese', 'George', 'airplane', 'hey baby', 'pig' and you have been using 'bubba', 'bye-bye', and 'baby' more...

...We practice animal noises all the time.  You have mastered the monkey, lion, and chicken.  Your version of a dancing monkey is my favorite...

...We have also been practicing counting a lot, and you try your hardest to count on your hands with me, but so far you have only done 1 and 2.  Keep it up baby.  You'll get  it soon....

...You have 12 teeth now.  That means you got 3 in this last month alone!  You've been a trouper for the most part.  Sure we've had some rough nights on occasion, but most days your spirited and happy disposition remains...

...You had your 15 month check-up this month and you continue to be a super healthy and happy toddler.  You are a strong one too!  No tears at all after your shots.  Height - 30.5" (50%) Weight - 21 lbs 9 oz (55%)...

Happy 5th Birthday, George!

Ever since Emeline arrived, George's world was rocked a bit.  You see, he is and always will be the baby in the family.  This dog loves to be babied like no other I've seen.  He often plays the 'baby card' as we say, when he can and snuggles in for cuddles and kisses in the most inopportune times.  Don't think for one second this dog has been forgotten or gets any less attention than he used to - he is a part of everything we do and we have Mommy George-y time often.  One of my favorite moments of every day is when we get in bed at night and he snuggles in just perfectly next to my stomach.  No one can cuddle like George can.  He's the ultimate cuddler and the sweetest dog I've ever loved. 

George loves toys - all of his toys, but his favorite continues to be his beloved Mr. Squirrel. Oskar and now Emeline are his best friends.  The loyalty and love this dog shows our family is pretty remarkable.  Oskar is our protector and George is our lover.  George has a huge heart and incredible patience.  Both of which are characteristics that have made him Emeline's best bud.  I think George is the reason why she loves dogs so much.  Don't get me wrong, she loves Oskar too and chases him around giggling, but he's just not as patient and forgiving as her baby George. 

Emeline, my mom and I took George out for his birthday traditions and it was quite funny to compare the way Oskar acted verses George on the same doggy adventure.  At the bakery, Oskar was so excited he pooped on the floor (it's kind of a problem of his - no stories needed), but other than that he was perfect.  George was a well-behaved calm dog outside of the home, but at home he is the louder of the two.  At the dog park, Oskar stayed with Emeline and I a bit and we all sat on a blanket and played, but as soon as I told him to go play, he was off.  George on the other hand, never left my side and just posed for my pictures (that's my boy!).  I guess my point is, George doesn't know a life outside of Oskar and they rarely (as you can imagine) spend time apart, so George didn't know what to do without his brother there.  Poor guy, I guess from now on I'll have to make a point and bring both dogs for George's birthday celebrations. 

Baby George, we love you to pieces and you are such an important part of our family.  My days would never be complete without your love.  Happy 5th Birthday baby boy!