Poor Ben. I did updates every month for Caroline until she was 2.... I can only hope I don't get any worse at record keeping. At any rate, Ben, Ben, Ben... it's a good thing he's so cute!
At his appointment on September 7th he was a little more than 18 months, but his stats were:
Weight: 24 lbs 5 oz (49%)
Height: 31.25 in (10%)
Still short and hefty.
It's alright, we wouldn't have it any other way.
Ben is a busy busy boy.
He climbs on everything.
He wanders everywhere.
He is still not patient when it comes to food- but handles waiting a little better.
He talks with his mouth closed, although he has started saying a few more words, "mama" "dada" "yep" "stop" "nana" (banana) "ball" "all done". Even though he doesn't really coherently vocalize much he talks a lot of gibberish and seems to understand most of what we tell him.
He loves to point to airplanes in the sky.
He barks when the neighbor dogs start barking.
He is so easy to put down for naps and bedtime and usually takes about a 2 1/2-3 1/2 hour nap in the afternoons.
He is oh so persistent. If he really wants something he is not easily deterred.
He and Caroline like to laugh at each other.
He will snuggle with mom and dad, but when Caroline tries to hug him he gets a little nervous.
He loves to swing.
He loves the sandbox.
He loves everything with wheels. He rides our little scooter around, he drives hot wheels around, he pushes the little people bus around, he loves riding in the ATVs. He's a wheel boy.
He likes to give high fives and knuckles.
He thinks its funny to run around with a blanket over his head.
He loves being chased.
He loves piggyback rides from dad.
He is so happy. It's usually pretty easy to get a smile, giggle, or laugh from him.
We love our sweet Ben!
