15 months old

Joshua and Caleb seem to have graduated from babyhood to boyhood just in the past few weeks. We now have on our hands two rowdy and boisterous boys. And they certainly do act like boys! They are constantly seeking out adventure and don't seem to be afraid of anything. They routinely throw, kick, and hit things (including each other!), and they vociferously make their presence known wherever we go. It's just about impossible for me to take them anywhere by myself anymore. They hate sitting still in the stroller, and would much prefer to be running- not walking- free.

Joshua seems to have really good foot-eye coordination. World Cup, here we come ;) He's really good at kicking toys around on the floor like a ball. Which reminds me, we really should get him a real ball to play with! Joshua is also very particular about his snacks. He will only eat a broken cracker as a last resort. If you offer him a mix of broken and whole crackers, he will separate the broken ones from the unbroken ones and eat the whole ones first. Leaving the broken crackers untouched, he'll reach for the box and try to convince you that he should have an unbroken cracker. What a particular 15-month-old! Aside from whole intact crackers, Joshua also loves to eat meat, preferably beef. He just couldn't get enough of the tender pot roast at Old Country Buffet!

Caleb has very good fine motor skills. He regularly uses his index finger to point to your nose, push buttons, etc. Caleb is also very good at entertaining himself. While Joshua is off looking for adventure, Caleb is content to sit in one place for a long period of time and play quietly with a toy. He's such a sweet muffin! Speaking of which, he tends to have a sweet tooth. He loves sweet fruits, especially pineapple and pears. Caleb also loves animals- stuffed toys and real live ones, too. Whenever he sees a dog or other animal, he squeals with delight! The other day I showed him a bunny nibbling on grass outside the window, and he thought that was just great! Caleb really loves to look at pictures and artwork. When he lifts up one arm straight up in the air, that means he wants you to pick him up and give him a tour of all the artwork and photos hanging on the walls. Maybe he will be an artist like his mom!