18-Month Report

Today was Seth's 18-month check-up. As usual, he is doing well in all areas. Here are his official stats:

Weight: 27lbs. 10oz. (80th%)
Height: 34.25in. (90th%)

I am still amazed that he is is now in the 80th percentile. I remember when he was barely making it on the chart. Guess he just needed "real" food. ha. He got three vaccines today as well, and it went as well as expected. He fussed during but was over it immediately.

Seth is doing pretty well developmentally. He doesn't have much of a vocabulary yet, but the nurse said he is not behind by their standards...he has until he is 2 to have some words. He definitely understands what is going on, recognizes words and ideas. For example, if I say "blocks" he will look for or go pick up his bag of blocks. He will also hold up his socks and shoes to his feet. He knows when Evan or I is going to leave and doesn't like to see us go most times. He is beginning to show his temper and will stomp his feet when unhappy. So, he's behaving typically. He has a mouth full of teeth (probably around 16 teeth). Teething has been interesting. It throws him off with his sleep, his butt breaks out, and is an overall trying time. But, we manage.

The nurse said he had a sweet demeanor, and that's true. He loves to smile and laugh. Loves to "wrestle" with daddy. So, no worries here.