19 months

This past month has been a tough one! Mr. James has entered a whole new stage. It's like he flipped a switch and changed overnight. He's got so much sass and attitude now. "No" has become a favorite word and he's all of a sudden very opinionated about everything! The other day at the park I was shocked when he went up and pushed another kid! I refuse to have a mean boy so now I have to watch him extra carefully and make sure he's not bullying other kids! I want to blame it on teeth coming in, but I think it's all just part of growing up. He gets angry about the littlest things and will sit and scream in his car seat. Thankfully he's easily distractible and sometimes I can get him to calm down by pointing at things to look at outside.

James definitely knows what he wants and has become very independent. He's totally testing all limits with us.

Thankfully, I can still get him to bust a smile through his scowl. He will also give hugs and kisses per request and snuggles before bedtime.

James' newest obsession this month is rocks. Whenever he's outside, he's always looking for rocks and has at least one in each hand or pocket (he collected a bucketful of rocks in the pic below)!

I'm fine with him having rocks, until he wants to throw them.... or bang them against the glass window which he's done numerous times.

One thing's for sure - he definitely adores his big brother and I've loved watching their relationship develop as they get to spend every morning together after the girls head off to school. 

Despite all his shenanigans this month, James is still such a love and will always take out his binky and smile for a picture.

He's SUPER awesome in our book!! 

18 months!

Happy HALF Birthday to our big 18 month old!!! 

He makes us all sorts of happy!!! He's got the best smile and is just such a playful, silly little boy. 

He's been going to nursery since before he could walk but this Sunday he was officially legal! 

Sister Whetten tells us James is quite the nursery pro and acts more like the class president! 

He's total boy and loves cars, trucks, balls, rocks, bugs, dirt, and just recently busted out Cal's sword and amour and insisted on wearing it. 

He loves my protein shakes and anytime I'm drinking one, he's begging for some!

We love our sweet boy who is quick to give hugs and kisses, and loves giving high fives and fist bumps to total strangers! He's happy and friendly, and always has a smile!