Happy 18 Months Cameron!!

Cameron turned 18 months on the 15th. We made it to the doctor and as expected, he's doing great. He weighed in at 23 #'s (45%). Based on how well he eats, I was expecting this to be a lot more. He's 31 1/4 inches tall (14%) and his head is more proportioned to his body at 18 inches (20%). He got 2 shots, and Thats all the shots he'll need until he's 5 years old. He will get a lead check at 2 years, which is just a finger prick.

He says a few words and is starting to talk more and more. Of course, talks gibberish non stop. He loves books, but doesn't want to sit still long enough for you to read one to him. He does let me read him 2 books every night before bed, but gets restless if they're too long, or I try for a 3rd.

After some tough love and a couple nights of letting him cry it out a bit, he's a great sleeper. He was getting up at least once a night for awhile, wanting food. SO glad we're past that. Speaking of food, he has about 4-5 teeth, which is normal, however, they aren't coming in the same order as most do. He's getting the teeth he should be getting now, however, the teeth that should have already came in, aren't, or are coming very slowly after others.. According to the doctor, it's normal for teeth to come in random order when they come in late. He didn't have any teeth until about 15 months.. so, I'm happy he at least has the ones he does. And he eats EVERYTHING, so clearly it doesn't bother him. Most nights, he'll eat more than Quentin... which may not be saying too much. :) I can't even think of anything he doesn't like. Cameron used to turn down mashed potatoes, but actually ate them tonight with no problems. Carbs are his favorite, imagine that!

Cameron's favorite song is Itsy Bitsy Spider, and loves to do he motions, especially the wiping the spider out part. It's really cute when Quentin sings it, and Cameron does the motions. I'll try to get a video. His other favorite song is Row, Row, Row your Boat. He loves rowing and gets pretty aggressive with it. We've changed the words to say aggressively instead of gently.

He's a pretty good kid for the most part.. of course, he does do some things that are mean.. Like, hitting Quentin and Frodo. And if he gets mad and doesn't get what he wants, he'll head butt the floor, a wall, you, whatever is in front of him. It's actually pretty funny. And, he did ruin my phone by swishing it around in the toilet water. That was awesome - NOT! So, thanks to all who sent me text message after I got a new phone. I only had a few people tell me they were someone else. :)

Okay - enough about that.. on with some pictures.

He still loves his binky, but we try
to only allow it at nap and bed time. 

Quentin picked out Cam's clothes for the day, and then
wanted to wear the same thing. :) 

stepping off the chair...without falling. 

Quentin stole the whole container of strawberries I'd just
cut up.. at least he shared. 

Cam continues to LOVE baths. 

I know I've taken few pictures with #2, however, I may have taken an excessive amount with #1..so, I'm sure I'm still above average.

Now, for baby #3 update - I've hit the 27 week mark today. And, I think 3rd tri will start next week? Sad, how quickly you forget these things. I had the great glucose test my last dr. appt, which was about 3 weeks ago and thankfully, passed. Things are going great and he's the size of a head of cauliflower. He moves a ton, especially during the day. Often I can see my stomach raise with his movements. It's cool, and creepy at the same time. So far, no jabs or kicks to the ribs. I think I could eat pizza and peanut m&m's everyday. Although, I could probably eat them everyday when I'm not pregnant too.

One more story before I go. Quentin continues to amaze us with his vocabulary. The other day, as we were driving down a county road, he spotted a house and said, "Oh look, I see a house over in the meadow." It was pretty funny. Another word he likes to use is muck, and he pretends to get stuck in the muck.