Bennett at 18 Months

Our "baby" isn't much of a baby anymore.  Bennett at 18 months is a walking, talking machine.

While it is sad to know he has passed by the baby days, it is much more fun to do things as a family now that he's more boy than baby.

Bennett is a pretty big guy weighing 27 pounds, 2 ounces (85th percentile) and measuring 33 inches (71st percentile).  He loves eating and drinking, and I wouldn't be surprised if he is heavier than his sister in a year or so.

He is maintaining an interest in all things transportation-related.  Trucks are the big draw, but he doesn't scoff at a car or train either.  I drive down the road and see myself perk up when I see a dump truck these days because I know how much Bennett would love it.  Ah, motherhood.

Bennett is an active kid who loves climbing (especially onto furniture), sliding, and digging.  He maintains a love of being outside and going on walks - with his own two feet or in his trusty "blue car."

He does quite a bit of talking, but since he's the second child I haven't bothered to count how many words he has.  :)  He especially loves learning his transportation and food words - his two favorite things.

He loves reading books, especially if they are about trucks.  He likes to flip through them on his own in the backseat of the car and also likes reading them with Mommy before bed.

He's starting to like art and play doh.  He is over music class, but loves his baby gym classes.  He starts a new gymnastics class in April and has yet to meet a park he didn't like.  We try to keep this active kid busy.

Harper is beloved by Bennett, who treats her with as much love and affection as poor Harper will tolerate.  Bennett loves sneaking Harper food, though, so I think Harper is pretty willing to put up with him.

We love the little boy Bennett has become.  There may be some tears and tantrums, but there are many more laughs and snuggles from this guy.  We love you Bennett!