Dawson's 18 month check-up

Last Monday, February 16, Dawson had his 18 month check-up! Dawson weighed in at 23 pounds on the button. That's a 6 oz. gain since his 15 month check-up and puts him in the 10% tile for his age. His height was at 31 1/4" (10%), that's a 1/4 inch taller than his 15 month check-up and his head circumference was 18 3/4 (25%) which was identical to his 15 month check-up. Other than him being small, he's right on track with things! He definitely liked to show off what he can do and also tried his hardest (with spilling of course) to drink out of a cup...lol! Dave is a little concerned that we're going to have a 6 foot daughter and a 5 foot son!! He believe's Mr. Dawson is taking after Grandpa Merrill! :)

So this "little man" has changed drastically in the last month or two...he's into everything!! He likes to dig in the garbage and take things out and bring them to us! Yes, it's NASTY...LOL! One other accomplishment -- no more baby gate...YAHOO -- he's up and down those steps constantly...and yes, we do need to watch him as he experienced over the weekend on eating Kirby's food, he started to choke and as soon as he coughed it came flying out. But we've had to put Kirby treats up and everything, because he's figured out the child locks on the cupboards and will give Kirby tons of treats and of course, Kirby's loving it!

He's also graduated from the highchair and is in a booster seat at the table! Yay -- that thing took up soo much room...it's so nice to have our kitchen back to normal! He thinks it's pretty cool and feels like a big boy!

We're really looking forward to the summer with him -- he's going to be on the go all the time! This little guy will love the outdoors! :)