17 months!

Happy 17 Months Caleb. I can't believe you are almost half way to two! You are becoming more and more 'grown-up' and want to do almost everything on your own now.

What you have been up to this month:

Giving kisses and hugs when asked to by family members or Dave and I

New words are Auntie Laura 'rora' and Auntie Jenny 'yay yay' and signing for reading and thirsty (It's getting harder to keep track of new words and words I've already posted)

You cover your mouth now when you cough if we ask you to, sometimes you remember to on your own. (You think it is a great game to play)

You love to sit and read books on your own. You will leaf quietly through the pages and it gives me a 'heart squeeze' every time

You know where Daddy's work is and start shouting Da'da as soon as the parking lot is in view from the window in the car. It gets me every time!

You love to help with things...you put away your cups from each meal and into the refrigerator, help sweep after eating, help dad out in the yard, put away your clothes in the hamper, put away your tooth brush, you love brushing your teeth, and help put the clothes into the dryer. Pretty much anything we ask for 'help' with, you will do with earnest!

You have taken an interest in climbing into baskets. Especially the laundry basket and book basket.

You still eat like a champ and will eat anything we give you (and I do not exaggerate)

You are now binky free :) And have done better than we could have imagined with this transition. Last night you only fussed for 10 minutes and then slept your usual 12 hours with no wake ups! You don't even seem to notice they are missing. The only hard times for us are in the car (small confined space with screaming isn't very pleasant!) You are still taking your usual two naps but I think you are ready for just one afternoon nap now.

We love you so much Caleb. You are the apple of our eye and we are so proud of you always.