Kennedy Klan

Well Mr. Simon,
You are 18 months old today! I know it's so cliche, but where does the time go? Your first year of life flew by, but the last six months, have seemed even faster! You have grown up so much, from your first steps, to your hair finally growing, and everything in between, we have cherished every day with you. Watching you grow up right before our eyes is a blessing everyday!

Before too much more time passes, I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about the things are are up to these days! Here are just a few things that I want to remember about you at 18 months old:

You always wake up happy! Sometimes it's a little earlier than I would like, but at least you're in a good mood! You are taking one afternoon nap, and after the fun mornings we usually have, you are exhausted by nap time!

You LOVE stuffed animals. Your current favorites include your doggy, fox and your new Easter bunny! You are also quite attached to your blanket! You don't take it everywhere with you, but you love to carry it around the house and you sleep with it!

You also love your dogs, especially Sammy! She lets you snuggle with her and lie on her all the time! You can also call both dogs by name and tell them apart! "Caza" sounds like "Saza", but you've got "Sammy"down pat!

In the last two weeks you have really expanded your vocabulary. You are definitely starting to mimic everything we say, so mommy and daddy need to start being careful about what we say! Some of the words you use the most are:

Mama and Dadda~ of course!
Please- and you sign this one too!

Help

Bye-bye, see ya!

Blanket- which has changed from "bi-bi, to "Binket"- so you are getting closer!

Star, Moon, Tree, Water

More, Milk, Juice, Sip, Bite, Cereal, Hummus, Cheese, Cracker, Cookie, Blueberry, Apple

Frog, Bunny, Dino, Fish, Alligator (only a mom can tell when you say this one!)

Elmo

Baby

Phone

Knock, knock

Yucky, Ewe- you say this anytime you see trash on the ground or dog hair on the floor!

I'm sure there are others, but it's just so fun to finally feel like we are communicating with each other!

You love playing with toys, but I think your favorite things are your books! I often find you in your room, sitting on the floor, with all of your books by your side! Some favorite titles/subjects are your Bible, dinosaurs, anything with animals, Big Red Barn, Brown Bear Brown Bear, anything by Sanda Boynton, and Stellaluna!

You like to watch Sesame Street, Dinosaur Train, and Yo Gabba Gabba! Your favorite thing to do during the shows, is to dance alone when they sing!

You LOVE dancing and listening to music- everything from jazz to pop to kids' tunes! Some of your favorite kids songs are "If you're happy and you know it", "Heads, shoulders, knees, and toes", and "Wheels on the bus"! You also try the hand/body movements with these songs!

Unfortunately, you have become a picky eater. You still enjoy some fruits and veggies, but it's hit and miss. I am not giving up on this one, buddy! You will enjoy broccoli one day!!!

You can drink from a "real" cup when sitting in your highchair, and you can feed yourself with a spoon- although it's messy at times!

I think my favorite thing about you is your outgoing and friendly personality. You don't know a stranger (we will work on that when you get older)! You are always excited to walk into a room where other kids or adults are. You enjoy the childcare at the gym and at church. You LOVE Gymboree and your music class! You are observant and social and it is so wonderful!

Simon Reed, you make everyday an adventure. We love you so much!

Here are a few snapshots and videos from the day:

Trying on sunglasses at The Levee!