my little BIG man

I've said it over and over, my youngest (now 19 months old) is so independent that he practically raises himself.

When we get home, he takes his shoes off and puts them on the rack by the door.

He feeds himself. Sometimes he disappears into the kitchen to look for snacks.

And of course, he barely asks for help if he can do something himself. He's trying to reach a juice box from the top of the counter. By the way, I know you're asking why a boy would have a bow on his head. What can I do? He tells me to put it on his head, and so I do.

This one is from 2 months ago when I decided to pick up my guitar after a long time of  neglect. I suck, but at least my kids are having fun.

Toddler antics

My youngest is 18 months old today. It seems strange especially that he acts a lot older than his age. When we get home he sits down and immediately takes his shoes off and puts them on the rack. He gets his own snacks when he is hungry, looks for his own sippy when I ask him, doesn't take crap from his older siblings and he loves to talk!

Belting out a tune on his sisters' pink microphone.

Mommy's knight in shining armor.

Little Monkey - surprisingly his halloween costume from last year still fit. Though he does have a new one this year. :)

Yeah, that's a princes brush and a pink heart sandal. I worry about him.

18 months

The girls had their 18-month check on Monday (a little late, I know...my darned knee surgery got in the way!)

Thing 1: 26 1/2 lbs, 32 inches
Thing 2: 24 1/2 lbs, 31 1/2 inches

Going by the appearance of their thighs/legs and their overall pudge, one would think the weight difference is at least 5 lbs. Plus, Daddy and I, and Nana all notice the weight difference when we carry each one. Either Thing 1's weight is all on her legs, or Thing 2 just keeps her weight elsewhere...hmmm.