18 months and Independent!

It is hard to believe that our boy is already 18 months old! He is full of life, energy, and independence! I found this outdoor playhouse at the Rhea Lana sale. He loves playing in his "box"! Exciting find!You can't have much more fun that toolin' around in a suitcase! Check out the hair! It is getting long and he has curls! Melts.Mommy's. Heart.He even prefers to be independent on the golf course! He wants daddy's golf "cub", not his plastic one, and he wants to do it ALL by HIMSELF!Walking the practice range with Dad!
Dylan, here are some milestones at 18 months:

-You are becoming highly independent! You want to do everything by yourself!

-You are communicating your wants and desires more fluently with your words!

-"See him, Pop" told me this on the way to their house

-"Righ thea" (Right there) this is how you point things out to us!

-You are using your helping verbs these days!

-"He-pin" (helping) You like to help mommy do the "launin" (laundry)

-"Lo-vin" (loving) You say this followed by someone's name and you give a big hug!

-"See-pin" (sleeping) You think dogs and people are always asleep!

-"Lau-fin" (laughing)

-You love animals and you love the zoo!

-"Gi-waff" (giraffe)

-"E-wants" (elephants)

-"Go-ra-ra" (gorilla)

-"Buwds" (birds) they always say "teet-teet"

-Yes, you still pitch fits every once in a while!

-You LOVE playing with "stick-as" (stickers) Our budding artist!

-You are going through a phase of being a picky eater, mainly at lunch, which is hard for mommy because you usually eat ANYTHING!

-Knows his "bown" and "geen" crayons!

-You no longer walk places, you RUN!!!!!!

-Your coordination is improving! You can stomp your feet, and you are getting the hang of puzzles!

-You honestly will repeat anything we say, and you will say something that we didn't even think you knew about! Such a smart boy!

-Other fun words:

"coman" (penguin) and you can "wad-u, wad-u" like a penguin, too!

"hammy mammy" (Handy Manny)

"ready"

"dis" (this) telling us "this" is what he wants

-We say, See you later!, Dylan says "A-ga-ga-gu" (Alligator)

-He can say his own name, pronounced correctly mind you! He recognizes himself in pictures and in the mirror. It's not just a "baby" anymore!

*PLEASE PAUSE THE MUSIC BOX ON THE LEFT TO ENJOY THE VIDEOS BELOW!

Like I said, he loves "stick-as", Mickey, and friends! 2-28-11

Dylan was pulling out all the stops today! He enjoyed looking at his new placemat, and learning where he lives! Sweet voice! 3-1-11

This boy is loads of fun! He makes me tired by the end of the day, but it is oh so worth it! Happy 1 1/2 birthday Dylan Thomas!