Connor at 14 months

Connor turned 14 months on the 21st and I thought I would do a post about what he is doing right now at this really cute stage.

Walking

He has really started walking. I mean he is officially a walker! He's been walking short distances for a few weeks, but now he is walking more than crawling and this morning was the first time he walked out of his room into the living room. I know it doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but it is. He is typically upset when I leave a room and right now expects me to carry him room to room with me. So if he starts walking around and following me it will really improve my productivity! 

 

Talking

Just this week I feel like he is communicating better. Monday morning he was saying DaDa and looking around for Cecil. I told him that Dada went to work. Blank stare. I said Dada went Byebye and he repeated me 'Dada byebye' and waved his little hand. It was precious.
I felt like we had our first conversation.
swoon.

He has also started handing me things I ask for.
Specifically, he will hand me my phone or his ball when asked.
He says the following words consistently:
"Uh uh (uh oh)
Baba (bottle)
Da da or dadadadadadada (Daddy)
Baaaa (ball)
He also still loves to point. He will scream duh duh and point at what he wants.
It's not talking, but its the way he communicates the most. LOL
 

Loving

Right now Connor is very much into stuffed animals. He has become attached to one at school. The teachers told me that when Connor gets upset he is happy after he has been given 'his bear.' Even his friend Harley (teacher's daughter) will bring him the small bear when he is upset.

He has loved his blankets for a long time, but the love for soft things has expanded into all stuffed animals. Lately he will put his head down on them and say 'aww.' Cecil told me he taught him that.

 

Eating

I am starting to become concerned about his eating. He is refusing anything that is a) not pureed/smooth or b) a carb. It's really frustrating when I try to give him healthy things and repeatedly have to throw them all away. He will eat fruit and vegetables in baby food form and always eats his beloved yogurt. He loves crackers and pretzels. I'm hoping its a phase and it will end soon.

He still loves his bottles and takes one on the way to school, one before his nap, and one before bed.