20 Months!

So on Saturday N turned 20 months and there was no better way to spend the day than with his great grandparents, his grandparents, his aunts, uncle and favorite cousin R. We had a nice, albeit super hot day eating loads of bar-b-que and drinking tons of water. Nico came home from his grandparents on Friday and I can't believe how much I missed him. Just seeing his eyes light up when he saw me just melted my heart. He seems even more toddler like since he got home. He is talking much more, a million teeth came in and he is on the go more than ever. This little boys runs everywhere. He doesn't walk he just runs. I feel like I may say "Slow down" more times a day then I blink. But you know I wouldn't have it any other way. The house seemed quiet without him and I am so thrilled that his little self is filling our home up again. What seems different about this little guy:

he is talking more than ever

he is so independent

he is climbing on everything

he has figured out how to maneuver in all kinds of situations

he has opening and closing doors down

he is singing SO much, I am talking endless singing

he has learned the word No and he is not afraid to use it :P

he is so into his cousin, he follows her to the end of the earth

I am looking forward to uncovering more about this stage, it certainly seems rather exciting!

Vacay!

Fun times in the pool!

the first Skype

Yesterday, we had our first Skype with Nico. I was so hesitant to do it because I didn't want to upset him. Well, guess it won't be the first or the last time that Nico proves me wrong! He was fine. He smiled and was so shy when we tried to talk to him and then he could not be contained. He wanted to get down and run after his cousin. He was more interested in eating his noodles and being on the go. Oh well. He wasn't traumatized and we got to see just how great he is doing. I would call that a success :)

Nico Update

(from the grandparents)

*he slept, all night mind you, in a full size bed and he did not get up once

*he loves running around outside

*he is eating very well, including a huge helping of mac -n- cheese

*he is staying up very late

* he is very stubborn and headstrong (he gets that from his momma and daddy equally)

oh, and he is not interested in chatting with his parents!

Dearest Nico,

My sweet baby boy. You have been gone for a few days and your Daddy and I are amazed at how big your absence is to us. The first day it was so quiet. I mean very, very quiet. It feels strange not having you blur by us on your way to your big adventures. And not reading your favorite stories every night is just plain odd. I walked in your room today and put away some of your clothes. You know what was missing...you taking them out of the drawers before I could get them in good. Or you hanging on my legs as I walk. I know your Daddy is missing all of the playing you guys do. The laughing, playing the keyboard and rolling around on the floor. I don't think he has watched Sanford and Son since you have been gone. It would be strange not having you dancing as the show comes on.

But the upside to all of this is we know that you are off having big adventures with your grandparents. You are being showered with love. And that is what makes us the happiest is to know that there are so many people who love you like we do. So I hope you are enjoying running in the grass, swimming in the pool and just doing everything that you can while you are in Florida.

We love you and miss you so much!

Love, Momma

19 months!!

Is he too young to go away for a month? Nah, he is doing big things!! Today was a super full day. N had his last day of school, hung out with my friend Rhoda who traveled all the way from Denver and came straight to see him when she got off the plane, headed over to his auntie's house to spend the night and cuddled with his big cousin. And no matter how full today was, tomorrow is an even bigger day. He gets to go to Miami and hang out with his grandparents. My boy is living the life. Trust me when I say, 19 months has never been so big time!!!

thanks Toni

for coming to hang out with me before i go away. and teaching me how to electric slide. and making me laugh. blowing me kisses. chasing me around and just showing me your love. you tired me out and i feel asleep listening to Bob Marley.....bliss.