17 mths

Chandler, you are 17 months this week. You are definitely growing mentally and emotionally. You are starting those legendary tantrums. You throw them the most for me because you already know your Papa will not allow you to carry on so. When you do not get your way you will list on the ground and wail, sometimes rolling on the floor like an alligator doing its death roll. If I try and hold you you kick and squirm so much that it is hard not to drop you. But the screaming is the worst. But just as bad as the tantrums are you are equally loving and fun! You love the little games and you laugh so freely!

You have started giving kisses. It started in the tub, when I would rinse your hair and the water would run into your face. You would stand up startled and come to me at the side of the tub and give me a kiss, I would wipe your face then it is back to playing with your boats! It is one of the most precious things you do. You and your Papa have a different way to show affection, you head butt. Papa will say "I love you" and you two will put your foreheads together...sometimes a little too hard (still learning body control).

This week you start daycare three days a week. I think it will be a great time for you to be social and to learn. I will post more about how you like daycare at the end of your first week.

Indra is interacting with you more and more. You love that dog and get excited to touch or feed her. She now allows you to hug her and hold her tail and pat her. You still play chase where you try and corner the dog and she still dodges you. I am glad to see that relationship developing!

It is always a joy to love you and watch you grow!

Love
Moma