18 Months

I know I say this all the time, but I can't believe how fast Owen is growing! Especially lately, I feel like he is quickly running out of things that make him a baby. Sometimes I look at him, like when he sits at the bottom of the stairs to drink his juice or when he's stomping around the playground or when he gives his dad a high five after tickling me, and my heart skips a beat when I realize how big he is getting. It makes me sad. But it also makes me happy beyond measure. I never could have imagined how fun a toddler could be. It definitely starts becoming more rewarding. 

 

Owen is seriously such a good kid.

he still LOVES (and probably always will) anything outside.

he loves cars, ma-mas (lawn mowers), and skies (airplanes)

he loves shoes, and going bu-byeeee

he can point to his eyes, nose, teeth, ears, hair, tummy, and bum-bum

he thinks that in his hiding place between the book shelf and wall, no on can see him.

he loves baths and all his bath toys

he is obsessed with books. he'd take them over toys anyday

he's is constantly bringing me books to read,

 and he's learned that if he gives me a kiss I can't tell him no.

his favorite food is fruit snacks, and any kind of fruit.

but he also loves soda and treats :(

he has become the pickiest eater and we're having a hard time finding things that he'll eat

he loves feeling dizzy. he spins in circles until he falls down

and he can't get enough of his dad spinning him around.

when we tickle the back of his neck he freezes and tilts his head down, like a cat

he thinks that "I love you" means kisses.

he loves his bed, and has a hard time sleeping anywhere else

when he gets tired, he gets SOO happy and hyper

also when he gets tired he pretends to sleep by laying on the floor and snoring

every single morning we sit on the couch, drink milk, eat a banana and watch curious george.

he love, love, loves who-hee (Gracie) a little girl we babysit,

he wakes up saying "who-hee!!" and she can get him laughing more than I've ever seen

he has become so independent and wants to do things himself.

he loves to play with my hair things while I get ready in the morning,

he thinks that he is SO pretty when he puts them in his hair.

he is also so smart. i'm pretty sure he's smarter than most kids his age,

but maybe i'm a little biased.

he knows and can point out shapes.

that's smart, right?!

 

goodness, I could just go on and on about this kid. he has a way of bringing joy to all those around him and is constantly making everyone laugh.

even if i'm having the worst of days, I can't help but smile when I look at him.

he so aware of things going on around him, which sometimes makes me nervous. I need to be more careful of what I do and say around him.

this is definitely my favorite age so far, but I have a feeling i'm going to be saying that forever :)