Spencer at 18 months

Can hardly believe it, but Spencer is 18 months now. He is such a fun, crazy, busy, sweet, happy boy. He makes me insane and melts my heart on a daily basis. He is never still for a minute, constantly exploring and getting in mischief. We lovingly call he "menace". He puts everything in his mouth and thanks to a strong gag reflex I've had to do the Heimlich on several occasions. When he isn't happy he'll let you know with an ear piercing scream. Anyone have any ideas what to do with a screamer???? He loves being outside, playing peek-a-boo, giving kisses and being allowed to destroy whatever he wants. He is a total snuggle-bug and will nuzzle his head into your shoulder. He has the biggest brown eyes and he totally knows how to give those flirty innocent looks. Although there is never a relaxing moment with this little guy around, we love our little Spencie and he pretty much has this whole family wrapped around his tiny fingers.

Spencer's 18 month stats:

Weight 21 lbs - almost on the charts people!

Height 32 inches - 50% percentile

Head 19 3/4 inches - massive

Words - daddy, sadie (day-dee), kate (date), bottle, tickie tickie (tickle), cheep cheep

Favorite song - If you're happy and you know it (he immediately starts clapping when we sing this song).

Favorite book - Brown Bear, Brown Bear

Favorite time of day - when daddy comes home

Favorite food - any gerber baby food that melts in your mouth - can a child survive off this crap?

The answer is no, which is why he still eats baby cereal, jarred foods and formula instead of milk. We're working on sippy cups. Yes, the whole feeding thing is a topic for another post, but let's just say that Spencer has come a very long way and we are just grateful that most meals don't involve him throwing up anymore.

Latest skills: walking, clapping, banging toys together, stacking toys, putting things in containers. Although I never would have noticed some of these developmental milestones with my other kids, for Mr. Spence it is a big deal and we are so happy every time he learns something new.

Every night as I rock this boy to sleep my heart is so full thinking of how blessed we are to have him here with us. His smile lights up my life and his antics are teaching me patience. Wow, I love that little man.