65th%tile!

Chase had his 18 month checkup today, can you believe its been a year and a half already? Like our friend said the other night, it still feels like just yesterday that Nutter made his surprise arrival. Sunday was officially the day to be exact, but I wanted to wait until I could post his stats:) Sometimes I spend part of the day amazed at how stinking smart he is, and the other half trying hard not to laugh at his antics. As you will see below, its oh so hard some days.

A year and a half ago I didn't think I'd ever be at an appointment and hear that the little one was over the 50% tile on his growth charts. Okay, so the title of this post is only for height(he grew two inches since Sept), but that is huge! He is still a skinny little thing weighing in at under 23lbs, but he is up to the 25th%tile on the chart. Besides the routine checkup piece-time to fill out those all too familiar developmental checklists, and a few shots, the doc and I had a conversation about Chase's walking skills. Or fear of walking issue. He continues to be extremely hesitant and will only take a few steps unaided to the nearest piece of furniture, or drop to a crawl all together if there isn't anything in proximity to grab. Since he still technically falls between two milestone lists, he was given a pass this time. He has no motor planning or muscle tone issues, he just needs more confidence. Everyday Chase walks/runs around the house with one of his cars and even uses his pedal car Flinstone style. If he is not walking unassisted in the next six weeks he will need to be referred for early intervention. Come on buddy, you can do it!

Besides the update I thought I'd just recap with a few photos from the past two weeks. Can't believe its December already!

Trying to go out to see the Christmas lights

Feeding Summer treats

Just sit still so I can hook this on!

The box from our new hot water heater has been a fort, a tunnel, and a racetrack so far.
Dickens Festival

I kept my mittens on the whole time!

Time to help decorate

We have enough ribbon to go all the way around. I measured for you:)

Chase's first ketchup experience

One of his last morning bottles-time for only cups all day long!

Even though mommy cut up pizza, I'm a big boy now

From a day in Chase's life: "Mom(that's what he calls me) why can't I comb my hair with a Q-tip and then suck on it like a lollipop? Why can't I talk on every person's cell phone I see and try to steal them out of random strangers bags at parties? And Why can't I give Summer 10 biscuits from the pantry-I know how to get the box, take it off the shelf, and get them out for her. You told me I can't feed her my crayons anymore. And why can't I chase her around the house with the lease, when I know she wants to go for a walk? And lastly, why do you get upset when I climb on the counter from the back of the couch I am just trying to get the wireless keyboard that has that awesome media center button. After all, you won't let me hit that shiny button on the DVR over and over again when you and Daddy are trying to watch t.v. "