Evan's 18 month check up was yesterday. Here are his stats:
Weight: 25 lbs- 50%
Length: 31.5 in.-15%
Apparently he's average or above average in all the categories except speaking. According to the doctor, he's a little delayed and she recommended a hearing test for my little boy and then speech therapy.
I was kind of sad when I heard this, I mean, Evan is super smart and communicates with us really well non-verbally. He's always gesturing with his hands, or coming up to us and dragging us to whatever he wants. He even gives me his sippy cup when he's thirsty and points to his diaper when he's dirty (potty training soon?)
Anyways, I think we're going to take the advice of the pediatrician in case there really is an issue. It's still early, but it won't hurt for him to be in speech therapy. And hopefully he'll get caught up quickly with no more issues.
Evan started nursery a couple of weeks ago and he's a total champ about it. He just plays and plays and eats his snack and other kid's snacks. The nursery leader told me he was a "free spirit" and that he was one they didn't worry about very much because he's so easy going. She also told me he can get grouchy, but it doesn't last for very long.
Some of the things Evan loves to do:
-He loves to dance.
-He loves to talk on the phone.
-He loves to play with measuring cups, bowls, spatulas, basically anything he can get his hands on.
-He loves to play with his stuffed animals and cuddle with them.
-He loves cuddling, with anything and everything he can get his hands on, including: towels, shoes, blankets, books, DVDs and cloth diapers.
-He loves building things with his blocks.
-He loves putting together his puzzles.
-He loves scribbling, drawing, coloring and eating crayons.
-He loves reading, but only on his own. He doesn't sit still long enough for me to read to him. I usually keep reading while he wanders around, but I don't think he's listening.
-He loves turning the X Box 360 on and off, on and off, on and off. It's the best game to him.
-He loves opening doors.
-He loves sneaking up the stairs.
-He loves throwing things.
-He loves getting his shoes on to go outside. Outside time is the best (even if it's just walking to the car or going on a stroll with me)
-He loves coming up to me and Rick, and puts out his arms to put around our necks and gives us big kisses.
-He loves talking or babbling, he can say: ya ya, ma ma, da da and makes a bunch of other sounds and noises as well.
-He loves to explore our home, by going into the closets, behind the couch, under the tables, etc.
-He loves to climb up the chairs onto the table. He usually celebrates his victory over the chairs by dancing on the table.
-He loves milk, diluted juice, blueberries, apples, oranges, carrots, peas, green beans, corn, watermelon, cantaloupe, peanut butter and jelly, cheese, bean and cheese burritos, chicken, beef, spaghetti, broccoli, eggs, waffles, oatmeal, cereal, and so many other things... He will basically eat anything I give him except soups... He doesn't like soups!
-He loves nursery and he loves the romp'n'stomp play group on base.
He's such a great little guy. He's very ornery and opinionated most of the time, but he balances that with sweet cuddliness, curiosity and love. He loves Rick and I very much, and we, in turn, love him very much.
I am very thankful that he was sent to me. He brings so much love, laughter and unity into our home. What a wonderful blessing it is to be a mother and to be raising a child. Honestly, I worry about so much things, including how to keep my house clean, how to be a good cook, how to exercise better, how to sew, etc. But this week I've decided that the most important thing that I can do is be a mom. The most important thing that I can do is love, teach, nurture, and care for Evan. In my daily prayers I plan on asking for the direction and ability to be able to nurture and care for Evan the way that I need to, that I can have more patience with his fiery, stubborn, personality.