SOO Big - 18 Months!

Yesterday, Miles turned 18 months old. I can't believe my little boy is already a year and a half old. Time has just flown and he seems to be growing like a weed. He is turning into such a delightful little man who is quick to laugh and loves to make us laugh.

Talking: He is talking up a blue streak and is getting more and more words. His newest is "out" when he wants to get out of his crib in the morning. He also seems obsessed with shoes. If you are barefoot, he will point at your feet, say "shoes", go find yours, bring them back to you, and wait for you to put them on.

Movement: He is still trying his darndest to jump. Though he can get himself off the ground now, he usually ends up on his back in peals of laughter. He is also climbing on everything. Yesterday when my Dad & Tom Cox were visiting en route to the airport, we turned our backs for a minute, the the little scootch what on top of the backrest on the purple couch in the playroom.

Personality: this has really been his biggest change of late. He is a funny little guy who is really starting to enjoy himself and us. He will sit across from us at dinner and just start to make faces. I think he is trying to imitate Dad, but once he starts, I can't stop laughing. We've been trying to get this on video and when we do, we will be sure to post it.

Growth: We had his 18 month visit today, and he seems to have had a growth spurt and has finally caught up to his head. Here are his stats:
Height: 34 inches. 90th percentile
Weight: 28 lbs 4 oz. 75th percentile
Head: 49.5 cm. 90th percentile

And I spent a lot of the last 3 months worried he wasn't eating enough -- guess I don't really need to worry!! The pediatrician said he is looking really good and that we're doing all the right things, which is what you want to hear.

All grown up: Miles never really looked like an infant with that strong Reeth chin, but he is looking more and more like a little boy to us. He entertains himself more and more these days, but still loves his moments when we read to him. It's amazing how much he has changed. We took this photo about a month ago, but are still amazed at how grown up he is looking!!