18 months.... WHAT?!

My "little" boy is 18 months today.... I'm kind of in shock about this. We don't go for his pedi check for another couple of weeks, so once we get 18 month stats, I'll be sure to post them. Until then, here is what Carter is doing at 18 months.

• Carter has more words now than I can even count. My mom suggested one day, starting in the morning, I just write down every word I hear him say, and see what all I get. If I get around to doing that, it should be interesting!
• In addition to having numerous words, Carter also has started saying short sentences. Among his favorite phrases are "Bye Daddy," "Hi Mommy," "More please," "Daddy mowing." Random, I know. 
• He's really gotten into toy cars. He loves to push them all over the floor, coffee table, wall, whatever is around. And he also makes a "vroom, vroom" noise while pushing them. Really, he loves all things 'transportation' right now. He recognizes the difference between cars, trucks, buses, trains and airplanes and all their respective sounds. He will point them all out to me while we're driving down the road.
• He's starting to help clean up his own toy/book messes, which I love! He follows basic directions really well.  
• He is REALLY into music, singing, and dancing! His favorite song to sing is still the ABCs, but he loves when we sing any song, really. He also love the Hot Dog Song from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.... he walks around the house singing "Hot Dog, Hot Dog, Hot Dog." You should look it up on youtube if you're not familiar.... SO cute! He also loves having the radio on in the car, and when catchy music comes on the TV, he almost always dances or bobs his head. He still loves watching GLEE with me every Tuesday, too!
• He's kind of scared of animals. Every time we've been to a petting zoo or pumpkin patch lately, he has been very nervous and hesitant around them, usually doesn't want to go close to them, and definitely won't touch them. Hopefully soon he'll realize how much fun they can be!
• Still very much into his books. He has a few favorites that he has somewhat memorized and he can pretty much "read" them along with me because he knows what is on each page. Also, he's started to say "The End" as we finish each book.
• He is really picking up his good manners. Can say and sign "Please," and does so when appropriate. Also, says "Thank you" (Tay too) about 75% of the time. Today I even heard him try to say "You're Welcome." Love my polite little guy!
• Can say several of his friends and family members names. Shout outs to: Mommy, Daddy, Nana, Gadad (my parents), Matt, Adew (my brothers), Geema & Geepa (Eric's parents), Mayon (Mason), Mia. We're working on many others! But I really love hearing him call people by his version of their names.

Here is my little man at 18 months... saying "Cheeeeese," of course!

This sure is a fun age... we love you Carter!