I'm feeling lazy

So here's what Babycenter says about being 14 months old. My comments are in red. Your toddler is fascinated by how things work (true) and is getting better at grasping and manipulating things. Give her an open sippy cup and watch how she tries to screw the lid on, then off again. (does this with the Cool Whip container) Opening and closing cabinet doors will also bring endless enjoyment (be sure to put safety latches on the ones that aren't safe to explore). Some things won't come easy at first (oh yeah) and her smiles of pride will alternate with tears of frustration (and the big fat pouty lip). If you encourage her with lots of hugs and kisses, she'll develop the confidence to try new things. (No confidence lost on my kid) Your toddler is mastering new skills left and right these days — from waving bye-bye (his new favorite)to drinking from a cup (still a drooly mess). But one thing he probably hasn't gotten a handle on is adult table manners. And that's okay. It's too early for him to understand or manage neatness. (I can handle the mess, Kevin not so much) Eating is a learning experience, and at this age learning tends to be messy. So spread a splash mat under his highchair and set him free; let him learn to use a spoon at his own pace, check out the texture of egg, and find out what peas do when thrown. (forget the mat, we have Winston) If your child has been walking for several weeks or even months, her confidence and steadiness have probably grown with each day. (go, go, go) See how she's able to start and stop smoothly, or can stoop down to pick up a toy without falling over? Fourteen-month-olds also love to move objects from one place to another; they never seem to tire of pushing boxes and laundry baskets around a room(and emptying open drawers). In fact, you'll observe that she's constantly in motion, testing out her physical abilities. She may try to kneel on the floor or a chair, or attempt to scoot up a staircase, or climb onto a coffee table (more like leaning on it). Her enthusiasm far surpasses her abilities, so monitor her explorations closely.Your toddler may be coordinated enough to roll a ball to you, and may try to grab it when you roll it back to her. Sit on the floor directly across from her; she'll be occupied with this game for at least — five minutes! Rolling and catching are fairly complex skills, so don't worry if your child can't quite coordinate them yet. These kinds of play are all part of your child's need to explore the physical world, including the objects and people in it. Toddlers love to touch. In fact, they want to touch and feel everything they can — the bark on a tree, the family pets, the water as it pours out of a hose (same with me, I'm a terror at the grocery store near the pig intestines). If you keep in mind that touch is an important learning tool for toddlers, that it's one way they memorize details about various objects, it may help you stop saying "don't touch" whenever your 14-month-old stretches out a hand.