18 Months Old

This little chunk turned 18 months old in August. He is growing and changing so fast. I was able to take some photos to remember his delicious face in this stage of toddlerhood.

Weight: 26 lbs
Height: 33 inches
Diaper: size 5
Clothing: 18-24 months, some 2 T
Shoes: size 6

Favorites: Being help by Mama as much as possible, nursing as much as Mama will let him, his blankie, Daniel Tiger, playing with Little People zoo animals and any type of car/train/truck/plan, seeing dogs, eating cheese
Dislikes: Thunder, loud construction sounds, Mama having to set him down, bugs 

Jensen you are still a chubby little man, but you eat much less that you used to. Usually 2 good meals a day with a couple of healthy snacks here and there. This past month we tried and failed at moving you to a toddler bed, so it is back to the crib for you! You also had a double ear infection that led to a scary high fever and a yucky rash. Mama is so thankful that you are doing much better now! You love to read books and play all day long. You are a typical "into everything never wanting to slow down dump out all the toys all over the house all day long" toddler, but I love it. Sometimes you get mad about silly toddler things, like when you want Eva's sippy cup instead of your own sippy cup, but mostly you are a happy man. You take a good 1 1/2 hour nap during the afternoon and usually sleep 7:30 PM - 7:30 AM over night.

You most amazing development over the past few months has been your understanding of language! You can follow easy directions and know what we are talking about even if it is in the other room. You say more than 25 words, with your bests being Mama, Dada, Uh-huh, Bye, and Bubbles. My new favorite sounds you make are "Choo-choo" for train and "Moo" for cow. Why is it so stinkin' cute to hear a toddler make animal sounds???

I love you so much and am so thankful you are my son. I plan to soak up every day of you being a toddler.

love, Mama