I feel so guilty that I haven’t kept up with Adam’s milestones on here. Sweetie, if you’re ever looking back at this some day and feeling neglected, please know that mommy and daddy cherished all your firsts as much as we did the twins’. We may not write them down and know exact dates, but we do see you growing and changing and learning new things every day!

Adam is picking up words now, which is adorable. As with crawling and walking, it seems like he’s far earlier than his brother and sister were for this milestone too. He’s had “mama” and “dada” for a long time. Around his birthday, we started hearing “dat, dat, dat” combined with a pointed finger or hand to indicate what he wanted. Usually it’s something he’s not supposed to have, and the more you say no, the more adamant his “dat dat dat”s become. At the same time, he started standing at the door and saying “out, out” because he loves playing outside. He’s also added “dis” to his repertoire as a compliment to “dat.” He has a super cute bounce with a grunt that he does when you ask him something and he tries to give an affirmative answer. It’s like he’s so excited that you get it, that his whole body can’t help but answer. Don thought he heard him say “yes” (sounded more like “ess”) today, and I think I heard it tonight. And as I was nursing him before bed tonight, he unlatched long enough to bark when Colby was heard barking his fool head off at something in the yard. His other favorite word seems to be “urse,” which is his word for “nurse.” Generally, he uses it while madly making the sign for milk and lunging at my chest. Guess we won’t be weaning anytime soon.

It’s amazing to see how much he understands now, and how much better he’s gotten at communicating his needs. He can find his ears and toes, can follow directions well enough to take an item to a designated person, and will give the yes bounce if he’s tired and you ask if he’s ready for his nap or for bed. He loves to kiss Alex, especially by climbing into his bed at naptime and crawling on top of him, smacking his lips to make a smooching sound over and over. Sooo cute! He thinks “No!” is the funniest word in the world and will purposefully grab something and take off in the hopes that you’ll chase him until he collapses in a fit of giggles.

At the same time he’s so sweet and funny, he’s also a headstrong little guy who doesn’t like it when things don’t go his way. He’s getting very good at puckering out the bottom lip and pitching a fit if his demands aren’t met right way. If I am snuggling Alex or Avery on my lap, he often comes over and pushes them away as if he were my only baby. That, of course, doesn’t go over too well with them. I wish I had the time and energy to give them all the individual attention they deserve!