19 and counting

Our once sweet baby boy has turned over night into a beaming toddler with a complete personality. He already has so many likes and dislikes. The past couple of weeks have been much easier with Roman because at 19 months we can finally reason with him!!! I can ask Roman if he wants something or likes something and he will nod his head either yes or no. Everything used to be "no"! I love being able to somewhat communicate with my son so much!! Every day with Roman is still an adventure!

Here's the latest facts:

• Roman finally loves to get his picture taken and says cheese
• Roman has a best friend at school named Byron. He loves going into school and every morning that we take him, the kids say, "Ro Ro!" I'm not kidding. I think they all love Roman. Good because he nods his head yes when I ask him if he likes his friends at school.
• Roman's eating habits are crazy. One day he'll eat us out of the house and the next, he won't touch his favorite dishes!
• Roman hates to get his diaper changed. Grandma told me that he would let her change him. He is only reluctant with mommy and daddy.
• As of this week, Roman will not sit in a high chair, booster seat, or any other "child contraption" unless in front of the tv! We only eat in front of the tv if the Cowboys are playing. He will only eat his meals at a regular adult chair with his chin barely touching the table. Whatever works, right?!
• Roman's favorite toy and word is still definitely ball! I'm not kidding when I say that he actually will watch part of a football game already with daddy!

• Elmo and the rest of the Sesame Street gang are definitely his favorite characters hands down!
• Roman can now entertain himself for a lot longer length of times. He will stack blocks or play with the kitchen tupperware for a while now.
• Roman has yet to pee pee in the potty since he first did at 17 months. It is more of a play seat right now. Oh well!
• Anytime we sit at the dinner table, Roman looks at daddy's seat and mommy's seat and says, "Dada, momma". Whether we're sitting there or not, he knows that's where we should be; all sitting together as a family. He even told grandma not to sit in Dada's seat!
• Roman loves his shoes!! He would wear them all day and night if he could!
• We love to take Roman to the park, but we have to be prepared to chase him. The little boy is a FAST runner with NO fear!!!
• Roman still loves to cook in his "play" kitchen. He makes me eggs, steak, and pizza often. We like to put ketchup and mustard on all foods.

• The absolute only time that Roman is still is when I'm rocking him to sleep at night. I really think he loves to just sit in mommy's lap and listen to me sing. At least someone likes to hear me sing! Ha!
• Dada is still Roman's hero and momma is his comfort.
• Roman still sleeps at least 11 hours at night and around 1-1/2 to 2 hours for nap.
• Roman wears some 18 month clothes, but mostly 24 month. He is in a size 5/6 shoe.
• Roman doesn't throw his food near as much anymore. He now will carefully carry a plate of cheerios in the living room if he wants to watch his show. I've seen him carefully pick up any stray food that has fallen. Huge change from last month!!!

We love watching our precious boy grow up. It's so bitter sweet to see him grow and change so fast. We try to soak in each moment that we have with him. As I've heard before, Our children are temporary gifts from God whom he has chosen us to guide. Our time in this world is so short. We just try to embrace the beautiful moments together as a family while we can.