1 1/2 years old!!

SCHOOLS OUT!! Both Easton and mommy are excited to be home together! Mommy is especially excited for all the things that we have planned as a family.
We have already made it to the community water park, and I have to say, that was a bit interesting. At first I thought the money was wasted, but was pleasantly surprised when Easton went from the ankle deep part of the pool to about where it hit his chin. He was trying to get to the waterslide where all the kids were. Unfortunately, they don't allow babies to ride down with mommies! Guess he will have to learn to swim fast! While there, he learned how to climb out of the side of the pool, and jump into the water. We enjoyed playing with the kids and making some new friends. We hope to make even more friends when we go to mommy and baby swim classes, and busy baby time at the park district.
We had a great time going on our first family zoo trip. Easton was so excited to see the real animals and liked saying their names, and mimicking their sounds. The weather was perfect and all the animals were out playing and swimming.
Easton is doing a great job talking and continues to add to his vocabulary everyday. His doctor said his words are very clear and understandable for his age. He likes to sing bits and pieces of the alphabet, the wheels on the bus, and roll over. If we get to a song he doesn't know, he will lip sync! It is hilarious to look in the rear view mirror and see his lips moving to the lyrics. He is putting two and sometimes three words together. He was in his bouncer the other day and said thank you dada. Easton has learned that mommy has difficulties saying no when he uses the word please. He has the cutest little way of looking at me and saying, "please mama, more", and I can't resist. He is very polite and almost always uses please and thank you. He is also working at counting. So far he can count to three. He doesn’t always get it. He might get to two and add a nine or a six.
He is doing well with letting us know what he wants, or making choices. We can almost carry on broken conversations. If we ask what he wants for lunch, he might say hotdog, or if I ask if he wants a sandwich, he might say no. He will come to me and tell me he wants milk, juice, or water to drink or more pineapple or pasta at dinner. He is a great helper, and loves to help mommy and daddy put away groceries. The mouthwash will end up in the fridge and the peanut butter usually ends up with the pots and pans, but his thoughtfulness is much appreciated!
We might be looking into getting a potty soon! Easton is already letting me know when he has to poop. He will walk up and say, "Poop...poop....poop". Shortly after doing this, he finds his way to a corner, or chair( for leverage of course), and proceeds to go. If you look at him, he will say, poop. I have tried taking him to the big boy potty when he comes to tell me he has to go, but he doesn't want much of that right now.
18 month doctor visit: 26 lbs (58%), 33.75in (85%), he is also in the 85% with his head size.