18 months!

 

Dear Mr. Leyton, 

It's official!  You are a year and a half old, I can't believe how big you are!   Sometimes that seems little.. you're really only in year one of your whole life.  But a lot of the times, you act like you're five and look like you're at least 2.. holy cow, you're a big boy.  At your 18 month appointment (which you haaated), you weighed 28 lbs (81%) and have a little height of 2' 10" (95%).   You had your routine shots and just by even walking in that office, you started your pouty lip and the tears came flowing.  Poor guy, you finally have somewhat of a memory!  But afterward, we split a donut at Grandma's bakery and things were starting to look up from there.

You are still as wild as ever and keep me running!  You have no sympathy for your pregnant mom and just take off running without looking back.  You love to play at the park, swing, go down slides on your own and play in the sand.  You are really adjusting to your new home and can walk up the stairs on your own, but haven't quite mastered the downward walk.  You love your play room and are getting more and more independent.  You love to play on your own, with the trains, cars and the trucks ("tucks!").  You are such a natural boy and have such great "boy" noises when you play.

You are a pretty good cuddler and love to read books with your dad and I.  You are a smart kid and keep the books coming right before bedtime.  You point out tons of things in the books and talk and talk.. although they are rarely actual words.  But you think you're having full conversations!  You sleep like a champ, down to one nap a day and a long night sleep.  Keep that going buddy, your mom loves it :)

We cherish everyday with you, especially because in 3 short months.. you'll be an older brother and it won't be all about you!  (oh, you have no idea what's coming)..  We love you little buddy!!

mom and dad