20 months

First off - Happy Anniversary to my awesome hubby!!

Tuesday our boy celebrated his 20 month birthday.  This month has had a lot of changes. This kid is so full of personality. Just one day shy of 20 months he learned to open the back door {dropping my head in dread} and we had our first open wound.  Ethan decided to pop his head on the corner of the BBQ grill.  Just a few cries and kisses from Mom and all was well with the world again.

He loves to laugh and jabber on about who knows what. But, man, he is very serious about what he says. Most days are full of smiles, jabber, giggles, and sometimes even a full, hardy laugh. But, he has his moments lately. If he doesn't get his way, which is usually involving some form of electronics, he knows how to cry on cue. It is actually pretty entertaining. He will squeeze his eyes shut tight trying so hard to get tears to come out. He usually does. Luckily, he is easily distracted with a book, a puzzle, a car, or his favorite zoo.

We spend most of our time doing the things mentioned above. He has a great attention to detail. He lines everything up before he starts to play with them. His two favorite things right now are trucks and his zoo. He got the zoo for Christmas and it is played with almost daily.

And, oh the trucks. Dump trucks, bulldozers, big rigs, cement trucks, garbage trucks, it doesn't matter. He can spot one a mile away. And we have A LOT of construction around here. Any trip on the highway gets a "ucks" and pointing and squealing! He adores them. He even started watching a new show. Watch out Bubble Guppies, here comes Chuck the Truck.

This little smarty pants knows so much more than we realize. I am amazed each day at the things he remembers that I hadn't really pointed out, things that he just observes on his own. He points out the tiniest little animal in the background in books. One of my favorite things now is our book, "Hands Are not for Hitting". He waves to the hands on the page and then shakes my hand just like the pictures in the book. He knows just about all of his body parts, shapes, and animals. Now for colors.

This is what I frequently find in the playroom

He has finally started in on those molars. He has 3 of the 4 now. And his appetite is great these days. It makes meal times so much more enjoyable.

My favorite time with him lately is just after he wakes up, morning or nap. He is ecstatic to see me. We cuddle for a bit and then he plays. But, he always stops what he's doing for a random hug or kiss.

Robert's favorite time right now is right when he gets home. I have taught him to listen for the garage door. He starts yelling dada, dada when he hears it. He then runs (really runs, he has gotten so fast) with Turk to the door. Robert is always greeted with a big hug and smile first thing.

We are really loving and soaking in this sweet, lovable, funny boy. He makes my heart burst with pride each day with his generous spirit (and kisses).

Sporting the new rain boots Grandma and Grandpa brought us.

I can't believe that in four short months he will be a two year old. And only a few weeks from having his new cousin, Macy.