This month I have noticed
Keaton’s attachment to Bradley increase. For the first 18 months of his life, I
was the person he would want when anything happened, however as he hit 18
months, I have become second to dad. He constantly wants to be around Bradley,
and cries when he leaves etc. In a way it’s nice for me, as I have a break ,and
can sit down and have some me time, but I can’t help but feel a bit sad that I
am no longer his number 1. I am in group
on Facebook for New Zealand mums, and I posted about it on there, and
apparently it’s a phase, and it passes,
so I better enjoy it while it lasts. Anyway here is what he has been up to this
past month.
Eating: he no longer wants me to
feed him, he does everything himself now, either eating from the spoon or with
his hands. One thing he has started doing more of, which is rather annoying, is
throwing everything off his plate and putting it on his highchair tray and then
throwing his plate on the floor.
Sleeping: has been mostly good. I
am not sure if we are sending him to bed too early, his bedtime is 7pm, however
the last couple of nights he was stayed awake in his cot until past 8pm and
then gone to sleep. I think he is getting enough sleep, as he sleeps 2 hours+
during the day and about 10 hours at night if he sleeps from 7pm – 6am. We are
going to try the later bedtime over the weekends and see if that helps.
Loving: playing with his “kitchen
booking toys”, riding around on his motor bike. He loves to pick flowers for my
parents on the way to their house. Shouting people’s names (he puts his head
back and screams them). Being outside – he is such a busy body, and can play
outside for ages.
Hating: Shower time and brushing
teeth again – he likes to “brush” his teeth by himself, but really needs my
help, which he is not too fond of.
Doing: Potty time, he says “ wee
wee”, and “ potty”, and will use the potty if I take him there and put him on
it, but he has not learnt to ask to go to it yet.
Teeth: still has 20, no change
here, although I think his last 4 molars are starting to move down, he is
getting a rash on his face, and increased dribble.
Nappies: still in huggies walkers
10 – 15 KG
Clothing: slowly moving into size
18months / 2 years, the pants are still way to long, and most of his shorts are
still size 1, his waist is just too small to fit them, however he can comfortably fit into size 2 shirts.
He had his first haircut
which you can read about here.
Next month is Christmas - and I cant wait to see the difference in him this year vs last year, he gets so excited when he opens things, so just know its going to be awesome.
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