Hawken is 1 and 1/2!!!

Hawken, is a year and a half old... 18 months... What?! Some days he still feels like a baby, and others it feels as if he is much older. We are SO impressed with all the things this little show-off can do.

• He is the tiniest little thing, but muscular and can run almost as fast as Matix can.
• He makes this ridiculous cheesy smile all the time. Love it.
• He can jump. On and off of things, down steps, you name it.
• He has amazing balance to the point that even Paul gets nervous watching him.
• He is happy most of the time, and is easy to calm when he gets upset.
• He loves his blankie and paci for nap and bed time, but will always try to sneak them out of his bed during the day too.
• He is very obedient, but only when he knows you mean it, otherwise he treats all parental orders as suggestions and giggles as he runs away, hoping you chase him.
• He is smart and can say way more words than we can count now. He is using some 3 and 4 word sentences now too, but his articulation is difficult to guess sometimes. "I love you mommy" "I show you" and "skoose me tease" (excuse me please) are some of my favorites.
• He loves his brother and doesn't like doing anything without Matix.
• He is a routine boy and rarely lets us get away with anything less.
• He loves to play outside, and would rather be nakey than clothed all day long (in nice weather).
• He hates being cold. Getting out of the tub, or pool, or even a cold Wisconsin summer morning are NOT his favorites.
• His favorite toys are cars, balls, and books.
• He eats EVERYTHING. No joke, he has 4 bowls (kid-sized bowls) of cereal for breakfast.
• He has BIG blue eyes and fluffy baby soft blonde hair. Everyone who sees him says how cute he is, it's not just me, I swear! :)
• He is a water boy and loves the ocean, pool, and bath. He has never been fearful of it.
• His favorite color is green. He prefers a green bib when he eats, green cars when he plays, etc. So funny.
• He is a mama's boy, and I love that. He often snuggles and kisses me just because.
• He asks "where daddy?" a million times a day and runs to Paul with open arms the minute he sees him.
• He is always moving. Dancing, running, jumping, spinning, clapping, laughing, loving life.

Hawken is such a sweet boy. We love him so much and can hardly imagine what else he will learn in the next 6 months. Happy 1 and 1/2 big boy!