18 Months

So I am a little delayed here in posting Drake's 18 month vitals as he is turning 19 months today. But, we had a doctor's appointment that was scheduled for 18.5, which was right at the start of the school year. Ok, enough excuses...here we go:

Height: 34.5 inches (91st Percentile) - I think this could be slightly off since they still measure him laying down in the box, which he is too long for. She had to get an extra tape measure to get his full length
Weight: 25.5 lbs (62nd Percentile)

- As your doctor said, you are what everyone wants to be, tall and skinny

- You told me you loved me for the first time on August 30th at Columbo's pizza while giving me a hug

- On Monday, August 22nd, you switched from staying with Margie during the day to Playtime Learning Center. Right now, you are the youngest person in your class of five, although you are not the smallest. There are three girls and one little boy. You and the little boy play a lot, but play hard and he has now bitten you twice.

- Right now you are really into animals and everyday we go through a couple animal books, learning new animals, the sounds they make, and how to say their name. You can say dog, duck, and bird but can make numerous animal sounds: Woof woof, quack quack, moo, and roar (lion, tiger, bear).

- Everyday you are saying more and more words. You are still using your sign language for the important needs while incorporating new words. It is amazing to watch you grown and learn everyday. I think being around other kids everyday now is really helping with your speech.

- You have now visited 10 states (South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Louisiana, Georgia, Hawaii, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky), the District of Columbia, and driven through/had a layover in 3 additional states (Alabama, Mississippi, and California). Quite the traveled boy!

- You smile, blow kisses, give high fives and fist bumps to everyone you meet. You have so much personality and people just love to be around you.

Drake, you have given your Daddy and I so much joy and happiness in the 18 months since you were born. I love your grin and the face you make when you about to do something that you know you are not supposed to do. You are so smart and everyday you perform a task that surprises me. We are so thankful to have you in our lives.