Benton Boy is 19 Months

Time is just ticking right along, and my precious baby is turning into a little boy right before my eyes.  He acts so grown in so many ways.  He has such a sweet heart and doesn't seem as stubborn as others in the family....

Some updates on my love baby!

Teeth:  We are finally through the eye teeth, and they were a rough!  I think he has transitioned into getting his 2 year molars now, although none have broken through the gums yet.    He has 16 teeth total, from what I can tell!  I will also say that I will be shocked if he doesn't break any of his teeth out!  He is very adventurous and falls constantly.  He has already chipped his front right tooth.

Talking:  I would say that he has been talking a good bit more in the last 2 weeks.  He seems to be streaming a few words together and can really communicate what he wants a little better than a month ago.  He definitely understands what "Do you want to sit in timeout?" means.  He will promptly shake his head "No" and stop doing whatever he was doing.  A few other things that he has been saying, "That's my mommy, that's my daddy, that's mine, ball, bubbles, truck."  I'm sure that there are others, but this tired mommy can't think at the moment.

Sleeping:  Speaking of being tired, now is a good time to mention that Benton is NOT a great sleeper.  He is excellent in that we are able to put him to sleep awake and he will go to sleep on his own with no problem.  He always, with few exceptions, wakes up EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT.  We rarely go get him, unless the crying is for hours, but we still hear him.  We put him to bed around 7:15 and he wakes up by around 5am the next day.  It is exhausting!  He also naps about 1.5 hours everyday.

Eating:  Benton continues to be an excellent eater.  He eats 3 meals and day and multiple snacks.  He will eat just about anything.  He loves cucumbers, chicken, tomatoes, basically anything.  He doesn't love cheese, which is crazy to me!

Size:  Our sweet boy is growing like crazy.  I think that he weighs about 27 pounds, and is decently tall.  He wears a 2T, size 5 diaper.

We love you more than you could ever imagine sweet love baby!  Your sweet smile and kisses make your mommy's days so happy.  We are blessed beyond measure that God gave your sweet self to us to love and take care of.  Mommy and Daddy pray for you daily!