I could have had 2 more babies by now…

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Today is Niko’s 18 month natal anniversary. How exciting is that? I could totally, theoretically, have had two more babies by now. Christ, am I glad I didn’t.

Anyway, let’s check on 18 month milestones, shall we?

Mastered Skills (most kids can do)

Will “read” board books on his own

Oh yeah. Also science fiction novels, cookbooks, and Toys R Us flyers. He says “da da DA DA da da DA” to the cadence I read Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, which is super cute.

Scribbles well

Yes, yes he does. He loves grabbing pens out of people’s hands and running off/going to town on their paper. Also: crayons.

Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)

Strings two words together in phrases

Yes, but usually it’s a word plus “no.” Or “nenene” as he puts it.

Brushes teeth with help

He used to just chew on the brush; he does much better now.

Stacks four blocks

I’ve seen him stack up to six, not counting megabloks which go much higher (because they have pegs).

Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)

Throws a ball overhand

He’s been doing this for months and, further, can throw balls into things (buckets, bins) and then applaud for himself. I have never seen him throw underhand.

Takes toys apart and puts them back together

Yes. He also takes lids off of things and puts the lids back on (or tries to).

Shows signs of toilet training readiness

No.

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