{ Nineteen months of Gunner}

n i n e t e e n m o n t h s ?!

WHEREEEEEE did my baby go!?

no seriously, have you seen him? 

Oh Gunner my love. How you have GROWN these last few months. 

It only took a little time and you went from an infant to a full-blown toddler, 

running around, getting dirty, playing rough, talking NONSTOP & full of life & laughter. 

you are the epitome of a dream for a son. 

I already know starting this blog post I am going to miss 2930930229 things you do, just because you do so many new things now I cannot even keep track! 

You had your checkup yesterday and now you don't have to go back until you are TWO YEARS OLD.  I don't even want to touch on that subject though because mommy is in serious denial you are closer to TWO than you are to ONE!

S T A T S
+ Weight: 20.3 lbs!  You are a TINY little man! {4%}

+ Height: 32 inches - you grew almost 2 full inches!  I knew it! {20%}
+ Head: 47.5cm {47%}

- you TALK. like, talk talk. you can say over 15 words. but more than what you can say, you UNDERSTAND everything that is said to you. 

- you know how to ask for exactly what you are wanting, and say no when you don't want something. 

- you can say hi, bye bye, you understand going "bye bye" and know how to grab your shoes & moms car keys and run to the door when we say we're going "bye bye". 

- you run & grab your sister's bottle for her the second she starts crying.  you then run over and put it in her mouth, even when she doesn't want it - she laughs and smiles because you're playing with her so she'll always drink her bottle if it's being held by you. 

- you run around full-speed & non-stop all day long! 

- you are FULL of life.  you are always playing with your toys or running around the house helping dad vaccum or mom put dishes away.  whatever we are doing, you are right there doing it also with us. you love to help us and you love to be apart of the mix no matter what we are doing. 

- you are a little man!  you know how to ask for a snack and dad even taught you how to say you're hungry in sign language - so when you're hungry you say "mama dadda" and throw your hands to your mouth for the sign for "hungry" - and then you start fake chewing which makes it even CUTER! haha! 

- you are a huge jokester just like your daddy!  you love making people laugh whether you are trying to tickle them or run and "BOO" at them to scare them or if it means doing silly dances for long periods of time - you just love being the center of attention and putting on a show for everyone! 

 - you have full on conversations with people now.  back & forth conversations with you going on and on and on talking up a storm, bursting out in laughter at whatever joke you telling and then nodding yes and no when people try and interact with your conversations.

- you are FRONT FACING in your carseat now and we ALL love it so much!  you love watching the world go by outside your window and you love being able to see did-ter in her seat facing you. you also love making silly faces at mama in the mirror when we're driving. I always knew this would be a fun transition and it is so much fun indeed being able to see you and watch you watch the world and take it all in.  It's very special indeed to see your little face in my mirror now.  I can't wait for Kenzie to turn around so I can watch both my babies in the backseat <3

- you eat EVERYTHING.  you love pretty much all foods & snacks but your favorite thing for sure right now are apples (appo appo appo - you always say it three times) - everything that is round and food - is considered an apple to you.  but you especially love it when you, dad & grizzly cuddle on the couch and share apple pieces together.  you think it's the funniest thing when she chews alongside you.

- you got your hair cut this month!  you are a BIG BOY now.  Everyone comments on what a stud you are and as much as we ALL miss your blonde surfer-dude curls - we also love this big boy version of you that was hiding under all that golden hair.

- your feet grew!  you're a size 5 in shoes now.

- you grew taller (we get your stats tomorrow at your checkup) but you definitely did get taller because now you a bittttt thinner in the waste and your shorts are a bit shorter (lol) 

- you still are wearing 6, 9 and some 12 months.  most 12 month bottoms are out of the question, but shirts are perfect in that size because they are longer.

- you and kenzie both are in size 3 diapers now. (LOL)

- you are a total mamas boy lately and I LOVE IT SO MUCH!  all you want to do is be held, hold my hand when we walk, cuddle up with me when we play or watch tv together, or sit on my lap when we eat, or just snuggle with me any chance you get.  I can honestly say nothing makes me happier and more wishful I could freeze time than in those precious moments when we're cuddled up and you're telling me all kinds of stories you have. 

- you are a S P O N G E!

everything you hear, you try to say.

everything you say, you try to do.

everything you watch, you try and recreate.

and everything that makes someone laugh - you try to duplicate it to make other people laugh even harder! 

- with that, we've learned our first "bad word" and I'm blamin dad for this one! (haha!)

when you drop a toy or fall down, you whisper to yourself "oh sh#%" and just get up and continue on about your way. you say it quietly so nobody can hear it, but we have heard a few times and when you get really frustrated, it comes out a couple times. YEAH. =X

- you're little freakouts are more common some days than others, but for the most part as long as we don't give into your tantrum, you get over it in a couple minutes and find something else to do.  but you definitely try have about 5 mini freakouts a day when you're told no.  that's a new one for us so we're taking it one fit at a time and you are already catching on to what's "good" and what's "bad" ways of asking for something you want. 

- you such a smart little cookie!  you absorb everything you see and hear and you love to recreate it all.  Not only that but everything you do in life has a purpose of some sort.  You are always on a mission and you process & analyze everything you are doing.  I can just see your brain working and you learning and it's the most amazing thing to witness.


Well my little stud, you are QUITE the little weed.  I swear by the time I write this you have probably learned and advanced even more, BUT I gotta stop some time & I gotta save some suprises for your next blog!  So keep growing, keep learning, keep TALKING and keep being the little lovebug, mama's boy & total CUTIE that you are.  You light up everyone's worlds and we are all so blessed to have you in our lives.  You and your sister could not bring more joy to your daddy & me, and we are better because of you both.

Love always, Mom<3