21 Months

Wade couldn't be happier about turning 21 months....

because now he can do things like ride a tricycle, open doors, lock and unlock doors,

and get crazy on the trampoline with his brother and sisters,

but the swings are the most fun!!

I tried to get a few good pictures of Wade yesterday to mark his 21 month birthday. He decided to be stubborn and not smile. He mostly refused to look at the camera. I did get a few of him looking with the help of a whistle.

Wade's hair has really started to grow....and curl! He has even had his first hair cut.

Wade's favorited activities include opening and shutting doors, turning the light switch on and off, climbing to great heights, opening and closing the dog cages, opening and slamming the cabinet doors, eating frozen waffles out of the freezer (still frozen), and being outside.

Wade has started saying some words and communicating better. I DO NOT miss the screaming AT ALL.  Some days I thought my ears would bleed from all the screaming. It was bad and very high pitched. He can say Mama, Daddy, doggie, dixie, bubble, ball, waffle, cookie, cracker, cheese, apple, get out, here you go, stop it, car, thank you, book, hi, and his favorite word bye. He has started leading you by the hand to show you what he wants.

He has been sleeping lots better too. He is making it through the night in his crib most nights and going down for a nap without much fuss. I guess he is growing.

His eating habits are not much better. His favorites are peanut butter and honey sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, bean and cheese burritos, raisins, and string cheese. What can I say the kid loves cheese. Baked goods are pretty high on the list too....as long as they have sugar. He does eat fruit pretty good but refuses to eat any vegetables. Most days he really does not eat much. We wonder how he weighs as much as he does.

Last time we checked he weighed 27 1/2 pounds.

His eye lashes are exceptionally long too.

Wade is growing, changing, and learning everyday. He keeps me very busy and tired. I sure do love this little redheaded boy of mine!!