19 Months

I always have a hard time getting Marcus to sit in the rocker for his monthly photo. I usually have a two second window in which to press the shutter before he tries to get off the chair. Oh well, this is better than nothing. This does lend to the topic of on the move...Marcus is always on the move. He can't be bothered to sit still for a photo. What was Mommy thinking? It can get frustrating at times, but I don't know any toddler who isn't full of energy and play. Marcus lacks neither.

Milestones:

• Running
• Dancing
• Drags you to where he wants to go.
• Wants what Owen has and knows how to throw a fit to get his way. He has this cry with a quivering lip. It is heartbreaking.
• Really concentrates when he is playing with toys (mostly trucks).
• Fairly good about going to sleep. He loves to fall asleep to the classical music one of his toys play.
• Eats well with a spoon on his own. He will eat just about anything as long as he’s hungry. Daddy gets annoyed that he still eats his morning oatmeal with his hands, but I think it is because he can’t get it in fast enough with his spoon.
• Walks down stairs on his own using the hand rail.
• Likes to play “Where’s your _____?” Head, feet, belly, etc.
• Possessive of his toys
• Has lots of interest in books.
• Loves playing hide-and-seek.