20 Months

Henry turned 20 months old on Friday. Say what? Not sure how this happened. I say that every month but it’s true when they say the days are long and the weeks are short. We will have a two year old in 4 short months. Henry’s personality is definitely growing. He is saying more words and imitating our actions (like rubbing our hands together, or putting our hands to cover our mouths when we cough. He also tries to cough like we do). He is still obsessed with stacking, building, lining things up and standing tall objects up in a corner (like his broom, golf club and popcorn pusher). We think he is going to take after his grandfather and become an engineer.

Black and Decker Power Tool Workshop – The tool workshop is a new one for us. We saw it at a friends house last month and Henry loved it. I did not love it so much since it was $100 new. Thursday night some friends and I went to my favorite consignment sale that happens twice a year and I found it for TWELVE DOLLARS. Yes, $12. Perfect condition, hardly used, and it even came with the tools and a big tool box. That mixed with all the tools Henry already has and it is more than a full set. I’ve mentioned this before but consignment is really the way to go for toys, books, puzzles, etc. You save so much money and come away with basically new items for a fraction of the price. 

Magnet Letters & Numbers – We have 3 different sets of these. Henry can’t get enough. His favorite activity is putting his hands on the fridge and sliding all the letters off, basically throwing them everywhere, and then picking them back up and sticking them to the fridge. Hey, whatever works and keeps him from screaming. 

Mega Bloks – These has been a favorite for the past 8 months. My mom got him the bloks and wagon set  shortly after his first birthday and I found a bag at the same consignment sale for only $6 and they are in perfect condition. He also loves to sit in the wagon with his blocks and put the remotes and sippy cups in there as well. 

Books/Puzzles – I don’t see these going off the favorite list anytime soon. Lately he is loving picture and peekaboo books and will point to the objects when I ask him where they are. He also plays puzzles daily and it blows my mind how he can do a new puzzle on the first try. Our favorite are Melissa & Doug, Ryan’s Room and Janod.

Angel Dear Pillow – The past two months Henry has been sleeping with a starter pillow in preparation for his move to a big boy bed when he turns 2. Angel Dear makes the lovey that Henry has had since he was an infant and can’t sleep without. These pillows have the same super soft touch and they are the perfect toddler size. He loves to use it as a body pillow and hold onto it while sleeping.