cannon at 18 months.....

I can't believe we have made it this far (even though some days I wasn't sure we would!). This is definitely my favorite age so far. You are turning into a toddler and are not looking like my baby boy anymore. Here are a few things about you at 18 months:

- You weigh 22 pounds 6 ounces (10th Percentile) and are 31 inches tall (20th percentile).

- You go to bed around 8:30-9:00pm and wake up around 7:00am. You usually take a 1-2 hour nap after lunch.

- You are walking everywhere and are getting into everything. The bathroom is your favorite place to wreak havoc, usually clearing out all the stuff from the cabinets and unrolling all the toilet paper off the roll.

- You know how to throw a good fit and you like things to go your way.

- You have the cutest smile where your nose scrunches up just the tiniest bit. You love to cuddle and give hugs. You don't miss a thing around you. Not one single thing.

- You love to go into rooms and then shut the door. You usually just wait there until I come and knock on the door. When I open it you just squeal with delight.

- You love to bring things from room to room. Especially now that you are walking and it is much easier. Today I found the broom in my bedroom and the TV controller in the bathroom.

- You are more curious than ever about your brother's legos. There are lots of tears spilled everyday because you can't play with them. You want to do everything he does which leads to lots of frustration. I am pretty sure you think you are 5 too.

- You officially have 11 teeth now as 2 molars just popped through this week. You have one more on the way.

- You do not want anything to do with the car. The second we get in you start screaming and usually don't stop until we get to our destination. Makes errand running a lot of fun for all of us!

- You are still a little behind on your speech, but you have a few words that you use regularly.

Cracker (Cack-ker)
uh-oh
whee (said when on the swings or going down a slide at the park)
Daddy
Mama
Ball (bah)
More (mo)
Hi
Bye
Charlie (Chaw-chee) This one is my favorite. It sounds so cute when you say it.

- You have gotten much better around strangers. You did so good at your 18 month check-up. The doctor got close to you and you actually smiled instead of cried. You also love Lisa, the EI specialist that comes to visit you twice a month.

- You are going to see the Urologist next week since your right testicle is still undescended. The doctor said he thinks it may have dropped a little, so we are hoping we may be able to just wait it out instead of surgery.

- You love to sleep with your blanket wrapped around your head. I thought it was just an occasional thing, but every time I peek in at night to check on you, it is wrapped around your whole head and face.

We love you more every day. Can't wait to see what the next 18 months bring!