18 MONTHS!

Wahoo another milestone, 1/2 way through our 2nd year with C-Rex :) Not that we want time to fly by, but he's becoming so much more fun and smart each month! This will be a long post, mostly because in a few months I'll be preoccupied and want to remember these things :)

 

Words- mama, dada, bye, go, ball, book, block, baby, corn, car, cat, close, up, water, no, yeah, all gone, thank you, two... I'm sure there are more. Many things he says just mimicking us and won't repeat for a while. He was supposed to know around 10 at 18 months and by 2 years he should know 50. The time between 18 months and 2 years is such a fast developmental growth time! He takes direction pretty well and can understand so much of what we say, which helps. He's starting to understand reasoning and has to be reminded daily of whose in charge in this house. He takes 'no' better and thrashes around on the ground less now :) If he throws something in he car, he will yell at himself 'no, no, no'. ha

 

Loves his books still! He babbles likes he's reading to himself :)

 

He's a tall, slender boy and has become pretty controlling with food. He still surprises us sometimes, but favorites right now are muffins, waffles, grapes, pancakes, yogurt, velvetta shells, pizza, corn, rolls, most crackers and cookies, applesauce pouches, and anything sweet. He also wants to hold everything (the whole waffle, graham cracker, roll, etc.) and be in charge.

 

Being naked is a favorite and so is showing off his secret parts...ha

 

He's becoming more rough and tumble and loves to run everywhere. His favorite place is being outside and starts begging to go out right after breakfast and it's all day long. He can fall now on dirt and not freak out, wahoo! He loves being outside and recently discovered running through water/mud is so fun. He is still super cautious and thinks a long time before doing anything adventurous. He knows when to ask for help and hold his hand out to us. He is definitely all boy and loves to test limits. He's totally on track for his age developmentally and loves to throw everything, sneak away from us (and cry when he can't see us anymore), punish himself and us, hit, refuse foods he loves, etc. Haha. We love his feisty spirit though and know it's just a phase! Thankfully, he responds great to time-out so far (we only use for hitting for now) and seems to really get it! He's so sensitive about being corrected.
 

 

 

He's still rather clingy to us and cries when being left with anyone. Our doc said for some kids that's normal until around age 3. He truly has such a sweet heart under his stubborn exterior. He loves giving kisses out to us and Ellie. His teachers have the kids practicing hugs and kisses at school and it's adorable. He hugs Ellie all day long. He's getting tougher and likes being around other kids. He's been pushed and shoved and just gets up and keeps playing. He loves watching other kids play and loves to share toys/food (usually partially chewed) with us and other kids. It's super sweet and nice to see!
 

 

Hugs and kisses for his bear Buzz!

 

We sure do love our little guy and all feels right again having him back home after being apart for 4 days for Chicago! We quickly forgot how tiring having a 18month old around all day is, we didn't know what to do with our time (mainly meals) while away!