18 month check up

I finally am getting around to updating my blog... and it is due to Nathan's most recent check up at the doctor.  Even though he is well on his way to turning 20 months, his 18 month appointment was 2 days ago.  For some reason these visits sneak up on me! 

Nathan's height registered on the growth chart this time... finally... which was pleasing to hear.  He landed smack on the curve with 7% of the rest of the kids his age.  His weight came in at 23.5 lbs which lies in the 20% range and... his head circumference... 70%.  Funny thing is that his head does not look big but apparently it is.  That just explains I guess why he is so smart!  Everything checked out great... his ears looked awesome which was nice to hear since he battled repeated ear infections in the spring and early summer.  The doctor was also impressed with Nathan's vocabulary and diet.  At the end of the visit, he got 1 shot and it was for Hepatitis A... and as always, he took it like a champ. 

Nathan now is eating a wide variety of foods and can feed himself quite well.  He still prefers to eat with his hands exclusively but time and time again shows interest in the spoon.  He has also taught himself to drink out of a straw so we can share water bottles!  His vocabulary has grown tremendously with the most recent additions being bus, monkey, guerilla, color, and tractor.  Of course you have to really focus and watch his eyes to understand him but he enjoys learning new words and conversing with me whenever possible. 

I can't believe my baby is getting close to potty training age!  My next purchase will be a potty.  This will get interesting...

Kisses,
Toni