18 month update

Liam turned 18 months old on November 5th, but we have been a little crazy since then. He didn't get his shots as scheduled because he had a fever the day before. I'm glad Treston, and I decided against it because he ended up getting a really high fever the next day. We still had our exam, and Liam is doing great! He is still a tall, and lanky boy with a big head. Dr. Clarke said it is because he just has a big brain, and hopefully he will do big things with it. I think he already does :) Here is what's new with you...

- You talk SO much, and we love it. Ever since the waiter at Juarez told you, "You're welcome" we have been paying extra careful attention to your words. He totally noticed you were saying thank you so we knew we weren't just making it up. We have also heard you say Yes, please, Melmo (Elmo), wawa, yeah, bath, Gia, Stasia, Josh, Jesus, no (usually you say it in this super cute voice, unless you are upset), Grandpa, chicken, kitty, fish, choo choo, bus, thank you. Daddy, Mommy, brush teeth and so many more. You even know when to use most of the words. 
- You have discovered that our friends live across the street. Anytime we are outside, and their garage is up you run over to see the Maynards. You even try to call Easton by his name which is super cute. Y'all love to run around with each other. 
- You love being outside, and playing at the park. You can even climb all over the stairs and equipment. Daddy, and I still stay close since we are nervous. One day you ran all the way to the park since you have memorized the way! Nana had to chase you, and then she let you play.
- You are so interested in everything around you, and want to help with anything you can. We love teaching you new things, and seeing what you can help with. You drag the laundry basket to the laundry room, sort clothes, and help me load the washing machine. You put dishes in the sink when we ask you to. For a while you were throwing toys in there, and in the trash too. You finally figured out you didn't want them to be in there. 
- You are eating more of a variety, and really like my lasagna, and spinach ravioli. You have also upgraded from avocado to guacamole. Your favorites right now are cheddar bunnies, and grapes.
- You have slept through the night for a few nights, and we are working on weaning. You seem to be handling everything fine, but we are getting tired. I know you will figure it out again, and I think it is because you are getting SO many teeth right now.

 You are such a sweet, busy, curious, loving, smart, funny, and adventurous little boy. Daddy, and I are amazed by you everyday. We thank God that he blessed us with you, and we try so hard to do what is best for you. I've started to see a counselor to help me be a better mommy, and person. I get really anxious about things, and I don't want to be that way. We are all doing much better since I'm learning to relax, and trust God. Tomorrow we are going to a specialist to check out your foot since it seems to bend a little different, and we want to see if there is anything we need to do.

 Here are some pictures...

Pumpkin Patch Pictures for the 2nd year at St. Christopher's

Daddy took of work so we could have a family fun day.We ended up taking you to the doctor the next day, and you were sick with sores in your mouth.

You were finally feeling better by Halloween so we turned your train into a wagon, and you dressed up like a conductor!

You run all the time, but I was able to catch this picture of you on the day you turned 18 months old.