Playing The Wheels on the Bus App on Mom's Phone

18 Months

WOW! 18 Months! He is growing so quickly. I had to stop and take in the moment this morning when I told Ryan he had to put away the toys in his hand before he takes a nap. He turned aorund and went back into the living room to put his toys away (in the correct spot too!). I leaned on the doorway as I watched my "baby" put away his toys. I smiled a smile of great joy and love for my amazing little man who continues to awe and inspire me ...while I also smiled a smile in memory of the time when that boy was a tiny baby, wrapped in my arms. Sometimes I feel afraid to blink in fear of missing a precious moment. Ryan is growing into such an amazing kid. Joe and I sit in wonderment most nights that this happy, caring, sweet, funny, silly, creative, smart little man is ours. Here are some of this past months highlights:

*Setting his cups on coasters

*Helping feed Maddy- brings her bowl to the closet, I pour her food in and he takes it back and sets it down for her. He even clears the food from the middle of the dish so she can see the painted paw at the bottom:)

*Understands a lot of what we say- put toys away, go downstairs, light on, give Maddy a hug

*Knows and points to head, hair, eyes, ears, nose, cheeks, mouth, chin, belly button, hands, feet, toes

*Stands with his hands in his pockets

*Says bye to Maddy every morning and gives her a treat and hug

*While getting over Broncchitus and a cold, he found Mr. Potato Head's ghost costume and blew his nose