20 Months Old

This has been an interesting month with Mr. Griffin. He hasn't had another ear infection thankfully, but did have a flu-like illness and all the fun that brings. If we can make it through the remainder of March without any other health issues I will be especially happy. It was March of last year when he had pneumonia twice. Also crossing our fingers that spring won't bring bad allergies. It was July when he finally had fluid long enough in his ears that they decided he needed tubes. 

Drew went on 2 business trips this month. Griffin is devastated when he leaves.....and because of that, I am too. Every morning when he woke up he would ask for "Dada", every time the driveway dinger would go off he automatically ran to the door thinking it was him, and every time he noticed Drew's truck in the driveway he thought "Dada" was home. When he did finally come home the excitement on Griffin's face was priceless. The poor kid was trying to develop separation anxiety through all of that....but last night, Drew was able to say "bye" and walk out the door to go play basketball without a meltdown. 

Griffin is still working on his words. They aren't all clear or obviously sound correct but he does attempt to say: dada, mama, bubba (duke), bath, ball, yes, no, kitty, shoes, out, up, light, off, night night, bye bye, hi, banana, I thought this would be easy to list them all but there are too many. That's a blessing.  

He also can throw with surprising accuracy, kick, and do all the ninja moves that aren't really welcome at this point. Griffin is becoming the bully at daycare, but I'm hoping it is just a phase. I knew there was reason not to be upset when he was the one being bitten, hit, etc. The tables can turn so easy!

In potty training news, he is still sitting on his little potty by the toilet when he feels like it. Nothing happening while he is on it, but he is consistently standing up at the end of his bath and staring at his "man parts" until, sure enough, he pees in the water. This must be a good sign that he has figured out the process of making himself go. 

We are anticipating a big winter storm coming through tomorrow and the threat of up to 8" of snow. Hopefully it sticks around for the weekend and Griffin can experience sledding for the first time!
 

Notice.....Duke found Bobby one day and thought he needed a nose job

the time came once again, get out of here cat!

such a goof ball