Guard at 18 months

I haven't documented monthly birthdays for Guard since he turned one, but I thought I could do an update.
Guard is a happy boy, most of the time.  We don't see his temper often, but when he lets loose, we all take a step back.  He has been frustrated lately (probably wanting to talk) and has started crying and whining more, so we all appreciate his happy moods when they come.

He still is a complete binky boy, he loves his blanket, he is obsessed with all animals, but especially horses and Coal.  He loves trains, books, play-doh, baths, chocolate, Gavin, walks, rocks and sticks.  His favorite toys are his tractor, animals, poke-a-dots books, pick-up sticks, marbles, stacking pegs and cars.  His favorite is Dad and he screams for 20 minutes every morning when Greg leaves for work.

People always comment on his eyes - how blue and big they are.  He has the cutest smile with lots of teeth.

He loves the books The Hungry Caterpillar, Go, Trains,  I Love It When You Smile and all his touch and feel books.  He likes pizza, grilled cheese sandwiches, french fries, ice cream, soda, raspberries, bananas, yogurt, club crackers, Nutella, fish and lasagna.  He's not a big fan of veggies.  We are still working on putting some weight on this kid.  He is currently in the 9th percentile for weight (up from the 8th).  His favorite snack is chocolate milk and mini powdered donuts.

He is very active and does this cute gallop instead of walking or running.  He will snuggle still, but only for brief moments.  He likes to climb, go down the slide, be thrown up in the air and ride the wiggle cars.  He loves going to nursery.  After a brief cry on his first day, he is now a pro.  He loves it and smiles every time I talk about it.

He isn't saying complete words yet, but will say the beginning or ending sound of about five words.  He has about 15 signs and will put two or three signs together to get what he wants.  He picks up on signs very quickly - only showing him two or three times.  His mind is very quick.

This kid is a teaser.  He loves to be teased and he will tease you.  It is quite funny.  His mannerisms really are that of an older child.  I can see his little personality developing and it is remarkable.

He's a great kid.  We love him so much!