18 Months

Dear Enzo,

       You are 18 months already! It has been 3 months since I last wrote to you, and oh how you have grown! Full of energy and personality, you are sure to say "Hi!" to every person you see. Mommy would like to be invisible when going shopping, but you make sure that doesn't happen.

You have had a word explosion these last few months.  You must know over a hundred words already! Your favorite word is "vacuum!" You could say it all day long. You love to see the vacuum, use the vacuum, visit the vacuums at Target, etc.  Whenever we visit a friend or relative, you find the closet that their vacuum is hiding in.

Meltdowns have begun to happen.  Boo! Usually they happen when you are over tired or Mommy isn't listening to what you want.  They don't happen because you can't communicate you wants/needs.  You make perfectly sure to tell Mommy what you want, or show it to me.

You have all of your teeth now except your 2 year molars.  Mommy is looking forward to a teething break! You still are a wonderful sleeper and Mommy thanks you for that! 10-11 hours at night and a solid 3 hour nap everyday.

You are still in size 4 diapers and 18 month clothes. Head circumference: 19.49", height: 2' 9.75", and weight: 24lb 13.8oz. Using the WHO growth charts, you are 91%, 83%, and 54%. Tall and lean with a big head.

You survived your 18 month Dr. appointment.  You hated almost every minute of it.  Mommy is amazed that you can remember what happens when you go to the Dr. since you haven't been there in 6 months.  You cried during the shots of course, but quickly quieted down afterwards.  Trying to get your height was harder than the shots.  You did not want to lay down on the exam table!  

Papa Bart has been watching you while Mommy works since Grandma Neece got a job.  You really enjoy your time with Papa, but miss Grandma a lot!  Instead of seeing Grandma at least twice a week, now it about twice a month.  Mommy misses time with Grandma too! We are adjusting, but are sad.

Mommy loves you and is so glad that she is able to be your Mama! You are a hilarious child who loves books, animals and music! Mommy can't imagine life without you.

Love,

Mommy