18 Months Old

I cannot get over how fast time is flying. My Marley is 18 months old already! I'm just flabbergasted! Has it really been 1 year and a half? He is getting taller, stronger, faster every day. He sings his abc's, counts 1-10, identifies shapes, colors, counts down from 5 to blast off! He even gets fancy with his expressions (ie. Woweee or Yummy Yummy.) Surprises me with a couple of Spanish's and Chinese words thanks to Dora the Explorer and Ni-Ho Kaolin and is always up for playing the drums and playing freeze dance. We are having so much fun at this stage. Everyday is such an adventure and learning experience for all of us. He makes me want to Live to the fullest, because he shows me how beautiful life is. And honestly there is really no time for anything else.

In addition to the learning process, he definitely has a strong personality. He is a very outgoing little boy. He is friendly, affectionate, musical, athletic. Marley is very determined and knows what he wants. He will fight for it, cry, scream, but then he will get distracted and find interest in something else. Needless to say, he is the perfect mix of his parents!

Below are photo's from last Sunday at the Farmer's Market at the Americana@Brand in Glendale. They had a really cute petting zoo, in which Marls partook in some petting for 5 minutes, then we left and went to the Leggo store. He had a great time.

Look Mommy! I have my Two Bottom Teeth!

Well, Ladies and Gents

Marley's teeth has actually broken through his gums and protruded past his gum line! It is really difficult to get an 8 month old to show his bottom teeth so....I just snapped a picture when he was crying. I know....so cruel, but he will appreciate it when he's older. I cannot believe how fast this little boy is growing.

It has been such a joy to see and continue to see his face light up every time he discovers something new. I am learning so much from him, especially how to savor the moments and celebrate the present. We celebrate everything. We clap when he plays , sings, crawls, and every time we hear music.

Today we had our routine visit to Marley's doctor Dr.Bass. She said is is healthy and doing fine. He is 23.4lbs and 28 inches. He is in the 90 percentile for his weight and in the 75 percentile for his height. He is cruising any minute he can get the chance. It's becoming a sport that is keeping me very busy. If I turn my head for a minute he is on the other side of the room holding onto something standing up!! "They" weren't joking when they said it goes by fast.

We recently visited a petting Zoo and Marley loved it! He saw ducks, sheep, goats, pigs, ponies and a doe for the first time. It was so cool for me and Ahmed to watch him take it all in. Reliving childhood is really refreshing! It's like sitting under a tree on a beautiful day, drinking lemonade and watching humming birds play.