18 Months

Brecken is exactly 18 months old today and I really can't believe it. The time has gone by so fast and my little baby has turned into an inquisitive and delightful toddler. He is such a joy in my life and I am so proud to be his mom. He teaches me every single day and hopeful I have become a better person since becoming a mother 18 months ago. I am really looking forward to Brecken going to nursery! Not just so I can listen again but because Brecken desperately needs some little friends to pal around with. I am also looking forward to this summer because I will be done with college! I will be able to stay home and play with Brecken and not have to worry about homework or lesson plans.

I just wanted to list some of the things Brecken does right now so I don't forget and post some pictures of him being cute.

Words
Thank you - tanto
up
hello- lo
bye
no
mama
dadda
down/done - dow
hat
hot (whispers it)
ball
num num (any yummy food)
dew (any drink)
Banana - nana
water- wawa
ow
oh oh
bawtee- friend
rar - tiger or lion noise
woof - dog noise
nose
eye
baby
belly button - bella bella
waya waya - woody?
sh sh sh - fishy

Signs
Please
Thank you
More
Done

Foods
bananas
pickles
pudding
yogurt
pb and j
macaroni and cheese
noodles
cookies
popcorn
cheetos
peanuts
Life cereal
strawberries
edamame
rice
oatmeal
fruit snacks
chocolate

Likes
jumping on anything
playing with balls
catch
rough and tumble with dad
walks
trying to type on the computer
saying hello on the phone
outings to walmart
reading books
watching Blues Clues
visiting grandma and grandpa
sitting on our heaters
playing in cupboard/drawers
opening and closing the sliding closets
sweeping
doing dishes :)
shutting doors
turning on and off lights
riding on his car toy/putting things in the seat
playing with remotes, controllers and cell phones
hitting things with drum sticks
giving kisses
twisting containers and lids
driving cars on the window ledge
climbing on anything
laughing when we laugh
playing in the tub
getting in containers
putting things in and out
giving his "frogdog" lovies (frogdog is his frog pillowpet)

Dislikes
naps
cold hands
bedtime
being told that he can't play in the oven
being told he can't climb on the table
meat
vegetables
long car rides
getting his diaper changed
getting his teeth brushed

We surely love you Brecken!