Growing up

Its funny to witness all the "growing up" des has been doing lately. Most of which has been a bit rough on mom since he turned in his one-year-old sweetness and got a slightly ornery, really opinionated 18-month-old thing going. But it's getting better. Sleep is good, field trips are better, and he really likes to help make dinner. So we're making progress.

The other day Des' buddy from across the street (well, gravel road) wandered over to play for a bit. Des' first play date!! :D  They had tons of fun. Des liked showing him around the yard and showing him his goats and trucks and how to push the big truck and no-I-won't-share-my-bike's and how to sit on the wall out back. It was really cute to see him interact more than just the free-for-all nursery is on Sunday. After the struggle with the bike his buddy went and got his own so they could both ride. And then they promptly switched bikes. Whatever keeps em happy.

Des also had his 18-month check up (a month late) and they only confirmed what my back has been telling me: my baby is a fatty.

Height: 32" (puts him in the 29%--aww, he's gonna be short)
Weight: 27.15 (that would be 71%. oh man.)
Noggin: 49.5 cm (uh, 87%. his head is still huuuge. Gotta have enough room for them brains, right? Right?!)

But ultimately the dr said he won't be telling me to switch his milk to a lower fat %. Which he had to for another kid because he was getting way outta control. so that's good.  Besides, I like his chunky legs and fat belly. He's just solid. But he still can pull off a pair of heels...