Same situation with my older daughter and younger. My older daughter didn't walk until 3 days before 17 months. Actually her pediatrician described her legs as marshmallows at her 1 year check up. She wasn't even crawling by then.

Younger daughter crawled 5 months before older daughter, and I was sure would walk before her first birthday. Not quite. She walked at just about 15 months.

18 months was always our benchmark appointment too, but living in Peru and now in Japan we didn't and don't have Early Intervention as an option.

How is your younger son's language development? Younger daughter is delayed, but I am waiting until 18 months to worry as well.

 

I hate when it "winter" actually arrives in January/February and you can't actually find snow gear. But hey, if you need a bathing suit, they are there!

I was actually looking at some clearence coats the other day ($10!) to stock up for net year but they didn't have any I liked in their sizes.

 

It drives me crazy when the stuff that's in season disappears! I had a really hard time finding snowpants for my daughter last month. Hope you find some boots soon.

 

Congrats on your little walker! Yeah, why is it that the stuff you need for seasons is never there but the next season is there, and on sale? Good luck shopping.

 

I think you are right... life changes when they start walking! But it is for the better... or well okay maybe not. In our house it meant trouble of the blue kind. Lots of bruises. Especially with my wild second son!

Good luck with the boots!

 

What size boots do you need for your YS?

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I so know what you mean about the seasonal stuff. If you happen to have a Goodwill or some other second hand store around you, you might want to check it out. I got DS a great pair of rubber boots there today, and there were lots of winter boots to be had too.

 

They all do things in their own sweet time don't they? At least that's what I keep telling myself. Congrats (I think) on your new walker!

 

Good for YS! I am glad that he's doing his thing.

 

I found a pair this morning! Kirsten, when OS was in Early Intervention I was told that they don't even begin to consider speech delays until at least 20 months, but more like 24 months. Even then, a lot of kids will start speaking a lot and catch up to other kids their age in a matter of a couple months. They told me that they roll their eyes when a pediatrician does a referral before 20 months. YS seems fine to me. He said a bunch of words at his last doctor's visit and she seemed pleased. It's so hard to tell too with kids because EI criteria is that they have to be able to understand what your child is saying whereas when you meet with the pediatrician or other parents it's how many words your child says that you can understand.
Thanks for all your comments!