Happy 18th month birthday Miss Megs!

Whew! Halfway to TWO! Wow!

Time flies when you're chasing after Megamonster, I tell ya. This chick is just so fast. In the blink of an eye, she's gone, off on her own next adventure. And she KNOWS when you're not paying attention, and she KNOWS what to do to get your attention. Anything and everything she knows she's not supposed to do, of course! (like dig in the trash) You know she's into something she shouldn't be when as soon as you say her name, she starts running as fast as she can away from you. Or when she tries to hide something behind her back. Really? An 18 month old being sneaky? YES.

That being said, she's making me very nervous about putting in a pool this summer, so we're looking to hold off another year. I just can't imagine her not looking at the gates as a whole new challenge. Ugh. Don't even want to think about it.

Megan has figured out all her body parts- her 'button' (don't ask her when she's wearing something that snaps- boy does that piss her off when she can't lift it!) her nose, eyes, mouth and ears. She says 'eyes' and 'nose' when she points to them, and thinks she's hilarous (probably because we laugh) when she gets an extra dig in on her nose. She's also gone on the potty twice for me. We'll see how that goes in the next couple months though.

She still LOVES to eat. just about anything, unless Cameron is around. Then she kind of checks out what he's eating first, then makes up her mind. It's hilarious. You can definitely see the shift. Everything is about Cameron- she wants to know what he's doing all the time, and is constantly trying to mimic him. (He goes back and forth between loving and loathing it, but it's mostly love.) But she still definitely has a mind of her own. All girl. The squeals and squawks can only come from a girl, and she's definitely taken to the baby dolls lately. Wanting to take them everywhere with her.

She's definitely a cuddlebug too, and most of the time a welcoming commitee for everyone. Loves to give out her slobbery kisses (yes, even Cam accepts them-she's persistent) regularly, and is always up in everyone's business. A busybody who loves people, just like her mama. :)

She also can give her 'looks' (I've heard she gets these from me, but what do they know) and throws a fit fast and furious. She's over it quickly, thankfully, because with the fury she has CPS would be out otherwise.

She's definitely added a spark to all of our lives, and I can't believe she's already 18 months. Or that Cameron is 4 1/2! Brings tears to my eyes thinking about it. It's fun, it's fabulous, and it's frustrating at times, but this job I wouldn't trade for the world. these kids rock. :) Love them!

Happy Birthday Megs!

Love you bunches! Mama