This last week Reed has had a bad bout with allergies and some type of virus as well - you can tell he's not 100% in his picture, and I even delayed it a day. He has wanted to cuddle more than ever, has no interest in eating, and has been sleeping a ton (see outtake below as evidence). While I do enjoy all the extra snuggling and sleeping, I just hate seeing him not feel well and can't wait to get my high-energy, always wants to be outside playing, Little Guy back. I had the same thing last week and still haven't fully recovered, so while I'd like this eighteen month post to be something special, this is going to have to do.
Monthly Statistics
Weight: 24lbs (yes he has lost weight while being sick)
Height: We are going to the Doctor in a few weeks so I will let them take care of the measuring.
Clothing Size: 12-18
month pants are still fitting but his tops and pajamas are all 18-24
months.
Shoe Size: 6
Teeth: Still the 12 - 4
bottom/front, 2 bottom molars, and 4 top/front., 2 top molars.
Reed likes: Shoes,
Soft Sheep, Pete the Puppy, and other stuffed animals, Signing Time DVDs, balls,
anything that's in "his" kitchen cabinet, reading books, his pop-up tunnel,
playing outside, his wagon, Dodger (all dogs for that matter), Blocks, going to gym class, bath time,
his Cozy Coupe Car, his Grandma and Nonna, rocks, hats (when they are on someone
else's head) and playing in puddles (especially when he knows he's not supposed
to).
Reed dislikes:
Sleeping in, diaper changes, saying goodbye to Mom, being told no, and
nasal aspirators.
Nicknames: Reedster, Reedcito, Reed Reed, Buddy, Monkey, Honey Bear, and Sweet Pea.
Food: He loves fruit, meat, and carbs (rice, pasta, bread, muffins, cereal, and pancakes). His all time favorite thing in the world is still avocado. He usually picks around any veggie I serve, but will tolerate a handful of spinach blended in his smoothie or steamed veggies pureed with applesauce in his Little Green Pouches.
Communication: Reed is still adding one syllable words to his vocabulary all of the time. Last week he conquered his first two syllable word "Dod-yer" but somehow now all dogs have become Dodger so we are still working on the kinks with that one!
How Reed is sleeping:
He goes to bed around 7:30pm, then he usually wakes somewhere between 6:00 and
7:00 am. He sleeps in a sleep sack, with a pacifier, Soft Sheep and Pete the
Puppy. We also have a sound machine and a night light that goes off after about
half an hour. He is still waking during the night on occasion. He goes down for his nap around 11:30/noon and sleeps 2-3 hours.
Although there have been a lot of highlights this month I have to say Reed being perfectly behaved and going with the flow for our entire road trip to Southern California, really made me realize what a good Kiddo he is. He really did handle a lot in a small amount of time and seemed to take it all in stride.
Milestones:
03/11/13 Reed starts counting by saying "twos" after I say "one"
03/13/13 I decided to flip the car seat around to forward facing after having some issues with keeping it secure when rear facing
03/14/13 Reed's first two syllable word "Dod-yer"
Favorite Photo Shoot Outtake:
