Rhett at 18 months

Rhett turned 18 months yesterday:

It's a word explosion time. I've lost count of how many words he says and almost daily he says a new one he hasn't said before. 

None of his canines are in but he has one molar all the way through and one partially through.

He loves pizza, avocados, pretzels and cookies

He loves to wave hi to people and has several ladies at church he will reach his arms out for every time he sees them. 

He is sweet, observant and determined. 

He naps once a day for an hour or two

Ryan's boss gave him a football recently and he loves it and throws a fit when we won't let him take it in the bath or shower.

He has learned to take a wooden puzzle and set up as a ramp on the bottom section of the coffee table in order to climb on top of it. 

We've never had an ER trip with Ava but thinking we might with him some day. He gave himself 3 different black eyes this month, all minor but all involved his climbing or running shenanigans either falling or running into things. 

His favorite book is Little Blue Truck

After a smooth run the first day, he had a rough first month adjusting to Mothers Day Out in September: Being tearful off and on during the days, not eating much of his lunch and then hardy napping. He's teachers and I worked on some things to help with nap time and after some adjustment time now daily I get reports of what a great day he had. We've even had some tear free drop offs the last few times where he will reach out for his teacher when I go. 

Happy 18 months Brother Bear! 

His "say cheese" face

Hair is getting lighter and lighter, his eyes are blue with flecks goldish yellow. 

He loves Rory...

not sure Rory loves him but she tolerates him well.