Kellan is doing wonderfully, and nary a day goes by that Mommy and Daddy aren't bubbling over with pride. It's mind-boggling how much he understands now. He's so good about sleep these days, too. He literally points to the crib when he's ready to go to sleep, most of the time before we're done reading him his bedtime books. He's learned to say "thank you" and loves to mimic us. He dances and spins until he gets dizzy and falls down. And he has a sense of humor! It's an amazing time in his development, and it really feels like an adventure.
He had his 18 month appointment earlier in the month. His height (31") and weight (25 lbs) were enough to keep him in the middle of the pack percentage-wise. They don't measure his head anymore, which is a bit sad - we always liked to see him excel in that category. :-) But the big news is his he's caught up to his peers, developmentally speaking. He shines in his motor skills (both gross and fine) and is doing well with problem solving. It's incredible how much he's learning and absorbing each day!
Additionally, he's eating quite well and (knock on wood) has been illness-free for months now, save for a minor cold here and there. It seems like his immunity is strong - perhaps it's all the yogurt we feed him.
We have tons of pictures to share, most all from the last couple of weeks and centering around Christmas. This first group is from our annual Christmas gathering with Great Aunt Betty, Great Aunt Mari, Great Uncle George, and Grandma Pat. This year we were lucky to have a close friend of Aunt Betty's join us, Shelley. Hey, the more the merrier!
With Daddy, looking very regal
With Mommy, looking slightly scared
The family!
Grandma Pat brought some playthings of Mommy's to share with Kellan - it was so fun to watch him play with the same toys I played with as a kid.
This pushtoy is pretty cute. It has 3 heads that randomly pop up as you push it, and there's a whistle with each one. Daddy pointed out that the handle could practically impale a person, but we won't think about that.
Daddy go into the fun as well (with the "safer" toys, at least) ;-)
Kellan was fascinated by the little plastic figures he could put on his fingers
Mommy especially remembers this doggie pulltoy - it bounces up and down as you drag it and makes a funny little barking sound. Seems advanced for a late '70s toy, doesn't it?
Too-big-for-Kellan Santa hat.
With lights!
Obviously the ensemble wasn't complete until we added the Christmas robe
You can tell Great Uncle George has had practice with little ones
It's the Season of Giving!
I guess you could say that Kellan looks up to his Grandma... ;-)
Stay tuned for the next blog installment - more photos to come!
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