Preston 365

Preston loves to cuddle after he wakes up from his nap.

A few days ago he had his 18 month checkup, and here are those stats!

Weight: 27lbs (65%)
Height: 33 inches (75%)
Head Circumference: 49 3/4 cm (95%)

The doctor said his development is perfect and that Preston is a delight. Naturally I agreed.

Here are some things about Preston at 18 months:

* Loves to mimic anything you say, and is constantly picking up on new words. I think he talks a lot. His favorite word right now would probably be "YEAH" which he yells at random times during the day or whenever someone walks upstairs (thanks Jimmy for teaching him that one...)

*Loves animals, especially dogs. He can make most animal sounds, except a Moo sound.

*Understands a lot more basic commands. If you ask him if he needs his diaper changed he will get the wipes and a diaper & put them on the couch and after we're done changing him he will put the wipes away. We've been working more on picking up and putting things away, and he likes to help put his toys away & knows where they go. If you ask if he wants to take a bath he will say Ya, and then carry his towel into the bathroom for you.

*He really likes to help with chores. Boy I hope this one lasts. Besides vacuuming he likes to help in the laundry room, bathroom, brushing Jack, and feeding the turtle.

*He FINALLY gets how to fold his arms for prayer. However if the prayer is too long he will say his own "amen" and start eating before the prayer is over.

*His favorite foods are Yogurt, string cheese, noodles (of any kind), any kind of fruit, scrambled eggs and mac & cheese. The only meat he will eat is chicken nuggets, lunch meat or hot dogs. But the doctor said that's ok at this age, that it's a texture issue & that it isn't affecting his growth or development at all, so there is nothing to be concerned about.

*HATES the sound of the food processor, and blow dryer. He use to hate the blender, but once he realized that's how malts are made he changed his mind.

*Likes to announce when you or he is done with something. Done with his juice, done vacuuming, done blending, anything your done with he will put his hands up and say "done".

*Went to Nursery for the first time by himself at church last week. It started out ok, but then they had to come get me because he was so upset. I think he's just overwhelmed by the amount of kids in there making noise. He's not use to it, so it upsets him. We'll keep trying though, and I'm sure he'll love it.

*Loves to sing songs. His favorites right now are Itsy Bitsy Spider and I'm So Glad When Daddy Comes Home.

*If you catch him with something he's not suppose to have he'll try to hide it by putting his arm far behind him and then walking sideways. If you ask him what he has and he does the sideways walk its a sign that you need to check it out.

*Sleeps from 8pm-7/8am & naps from 1-3 everyday. Love it.

*He is getting a little sassy.... One day he knocked my book off the couch & then looked at me and told me to "get it". If I tell him to get something, he has been known to turn around and say "you get it" or "you". We'll have to keep an eye on that!

*Has 8 teeth and is working on getting 4 more. I think. He wont let me check them out.

*Anytime he is looking for something and then finds it he will say "Ta-da!".

Overall he's awesome. I love the age he is at, and he entertains us daily.