Lots of things have been keeping us busy these days. Cousin Isabella turned 2 in January so we went up for her birthday and had a fun day with the fam. We got more snow than I can remember in a looong time this winter and Sam was finally well enough to go out and play in it (the first several snows he had a pretty bad cold so we didn't think it was a good idea to go out in it).
Sam had his 18 month checkup in which the doctor told Mommy our boy is advanced. His speech and development were at a 24 month level, and in a few cases beyond even that. I have to say we were pretty proud to hear that! Also found out that he's probably going to be tall. He continues to be in the 90th-95th percentile in both height and head circ. and 50th in weight (average). At 18 months he was 34 inches tall! There's a theory that says if you take their height at 2 years old and double it, that's how tall they'll be. The doctor said it's usually pretty accurate in the majority of kids and seeing as how he was almost 3 feet tall at 18 months, she really thinks he's going to be tall. Mommy and Daddy wouldn't know what that's like, but we're very happy for him and hope the Dr's prediction comes true! He is in the middle of another growth spurt right now so I really think it will.
In the past couple of months his speech has really taken off. He's saying new things every day. Today it was "TV". So funny. He climbed up on our bed, laid back on the pillows, pulled the covers up and said "TV" and when I said "What did you say?!" He said "TV... 'mote!" Yes, friends, he can say remote (pretty much). He got all comfy and wanted me to give him the remote & turn on the TV. Good grief, do you think he's our kid or what?! In the past week or so he's finally started saying "I love you" which just melts my heart. Thus far it's been only with prompting, but today when we were leaving Grandma & Grandpa's house I told him to say bye-bye to Grandma and he waved and said "love you". Totally unprompted. LOVE THAT. He can also say "Bogart" really well and he and that cat are quickly becoming fast friends.
I think one of my favorite developments is his sense of humor. The kid is funny! He's such a ham and will do anything to make us laugh. Makes the cranky tantrum days a little easier to bear.
Sam got his very first real haircut last Saturday. He did pretty well. Now he looks like such a big boy! Mommy is not so sure she's ready for him to grow up!
He's super busy and into everything and keeping Daddy & I on our toes, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Enjoy the new pics!
I made cupcakes for Cousin Isabella's birthday. They turned out pretty well. Elmo was my favorite, but I ran out of the "tasteless" red food coloring and had to use some regular so the icing was waaaaayyyy bitter! But his cuteness almost made up for it
Zoe wasn't as cute as Elmo because I made her bows way too big, but she definitely tasted better!
This picture cracks me up because we had just arrived and they weren't used to each other yet. I love how they're playing together, yet ignoring each other at the same time. Take note of how they're roughly the same height, even though Sam is 7 months younger than Is.
Our beautiful boy
Our beautiful niece
Sam being all cool on Isabella's trike
Lunchtime!
Seriously, could you get any cuter?!
Sam & Papa
Papa teaching Sam all about those birthday horn things
Sam thought it was pretty cool
Apparently Isabella doesn't mind bitter food because she DEVOURED "Melmo"
My niece, the diva
My son, the ham
Mommy, Aunt Misty & our cousin Lisa
He's just so cute!
He was reading me a book, LOL!
And a flashforward to the high school years..
Playing in one of the big snows of the winter. He LOVED it & threw an ungodly fit when we came inside. He's his Mother's child.
Mommy & Sam
Daddy & Sam
Sam was very upset when we told him we wouldn't be getting the lawn mower out of the shed
He was very upset to come inside until Mommy served up his very first hot chocolate.
Changed his mind real quick about the whole being inside thing
This would be about when the sugar really kicked in!
Ah, yes Sam the climber
On Valentine's weekend, Aunt Misty & Cousin Is came down for a visit. Sam occupied himself while we waited for them to arrive. He's terminally cool.
:o)
We decided to try out Incredible Pizza for the first time. Both kids had a blast, all Is wanted to do was ride this carousel!
Then Sam took her for a wild ride on the train
And they spent a little time in space
This astronaut gig is serious business.
Aunt Misty & Cousin Isabella
My little goober
Mommy bought Sam some boots. Isn't he just the cutest little country boy you've ever seen?
There's nothing Sam likes more than being outside
He even likes to do a little yardwork from time to time
And he LOVES slides!
Mommy braved the twisty slide!
Nana & Papa came for a visit and this is the only pic I could find. I think the rest are on my cell phone. Sam & Papa colored for a while one morning
Sam's first haircut! We went to Cookie Cutters and the girl was really good and quick!
Sam did really well at first
Getting the back all trimmed up
They had DVD players at each station so Sam could watch Elmo!
About halfway through he decided he was done
But then the lady pulled out the water spray bottle. Love the look of death here
He even got to sit in a CHOO-CHOO!
The best "after" shot I got. He was pretty well over it by that point.
And this is why. They had this huge slide set up in the front of the store and that's all he wanted to do. Yes, there was a tantrum when we had to leave. Ah, toddlers.
But he's cute so he's forgiven! ;o)
3 comments:
Awwww!! He's so stinkin' cute!!! Kisses from Sophie and Emma!!
Addie! He is sooo adorable! I can't believe how tall he is! And... I want those cupcakes!!
Thanks girls! Mich - when's your birthday again?? :o)
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