Andres is Eighteen Months!

Our little man is not so little anymore. Well, he hasn't really been little for a long time, but now he's starting to act like a big kid too instead of just a giant baby. It amazes me how fast they learn things at this point - at least something everyday. Just for an example, here is the conversation in the back of the car on the way to church today (and I just listened and smiled):

Andres: Da (dog - pointing to the stuffed animal Addie was holding)

Addie: No, Andres, this is not a dog. It's a PUPPY.

Andres: Da

Addie: No, Andres, PUPPY. Can you say puppy? PUPPY.

Andres: Puppy.

Addie: Yes, Andres, very good, puppy!

Andres (pointing out the window): wah-da?

Addie: That's a TREE, Andres. Can you say tree?

Andres: Tee.

Addie: Good job, Andres, tree!

2 minutes later he was asleep, but it was adorable while it lasted.

When we got home I took some pictures and caught some pretty good Andres faces. In each one of these I'm telling him to say cheese for the picture and this is what I got.

Here's a little more info on our Andres at 18 months:

• He loves to read books, both by himself and to be read to.
• He loves cars, and will make car noises all over the house with his cars or his little firetruck.
• He loves balls and will point them out everywhere.
• He also will point out any flowers that he sees; he loves them.
• He likes to throw things (we've been working on this and have made progress in that he at least doesn't throw things AT people as often).
• He likes to eat most things, and he still loves milk in his sippy cup.
• He sleeps well at night, but his napping is somewhat sporadic.
• He loves his sister Addie (one of his favorite words); to play with her, and to tease her.
• He is somewhat of a Mama's boy and is a really good cuddler.
• He always wants to call Grandpa on the phone. He'll pick up any phone he sees and says "a-yo! Papa!".
• He will sing along with Addie sometimes and his favorites are popcorn popping and the ants go marching.