At 20 Months Old...
-This has honestly been such an awesome stage in our little mans' life (Do I say that every month?!). He's talking up a storm!! It's insane how many new words he's using and how he can use them in the correct context. I think he's a little bit of a smarty pants.
-He also copies everything we say and do. Especially when it comes to Daddy. One day, Cody stubbed his toe on a chair and said "ouch". Hanley witnessed the whole thing then walked down the hall, purposely kicked the chair and said "ouch" just like Daddy!
-We really have to start watching what we say around him because he dropped his first F Bomb around the campfire 4th of July weekend. Oops! That was a little bit of an eye opener for us.
-One of he new words is "hot dog!". He actually uses the term when he wants to watch Micky Mouse Clubhouse. At the end of each show they play the "hot dog" song and he loves it! It's so cute but we don't encourage too much TV around this house so we strictly limit his screen time.
-We gathered with family to help Easton celebrate his birthday. Easton had a Duck Dynasty themed party which was super fun. Plus we loved spending the extra time with family.
-My absolute favorite time of the day is just before bed. We brush his teeth then have family snuggles on our bed. Sometimes we spend the evening tickling him and laughing. On rambunctious nights he tries to wrestle us or we play "dog pile on Daddy!". Other nights we just cuddle up and watch the ceiling fan (for whatever reason he really likes the ceiling fan). Some nights we quiz him and he points and says "eye", "nose", "mouth", "ear", "hands", "feet". Some nights we read. Whatever we do its fun, relaxing, we put all the worries of the day are behind us, and we just focus on family time.
-He loves his Baby Bogs Meme bought him. Rain or shine he wants to wear them...
-His last day with April was just before the 4th of July Holiday weekend. He started at his new day school and the transition was horrible. For the first 3 days he cried all day. When I picked him up at the end of the day, his eyes were red and swollen from all the tears. It absolutely broke my heart. He acted as if I was going to drop him off and never come back. I always stayed strong and positive around him but behind doors, I cried myself. Yesterday was the beginning of week 2 and he had a great day! His teacher said he only cried for about a minute after I left and was great the rest of the day! What a relief! I actually really like his day school and I want him to like it too. I think the interaction with other children and the structure will be great for him.
-Cody was in Seattle over the weekend so Hanley and I had the weekend to our self. To get out of the house and beat the heat, I took him to the Portland Aquarium. We went with low expectations and ended up having a total blast. Now I really can't wait to take him to the Newport Aquarium next month with my Mom and Brooke (while the guys go tuna fishing).
-He finally got his 2nd haircut. His locks were getting pretty out of control. He looks like such a big guy now!
-He shot his first gun camping over Father's Day weekend in Eastern Oregon.
-Due to our buyers financing issues, our house went back on the market. We went pending (again) after 14 days. So, we have been busy looking for our dream house (again). So, far no luck in that department but at least the sale of our house is going good this time around.
-The most exciting thing that happened this month is that we found out Wayne and Brooke are expecting in January! That means Hanley is going to have a COUSIN!!!!!!!!!!! As you can tell, I am just a little excited! I look forward to Hanley growing up with his cousin and having a little buddy to play with during family gatherings.
