April and May

Cohen is growing up so fast I can hardly believe it. He is "talking" more than ever and learning new things every day. Some things about Cohen as he passed 20 months:

* LOVES bananas (says the word too - with his tongue out on the "n's"
* Always wants to be in a "dar" (car) but up in the driver seat turning the wheel, pushing buttons, etc. It's a serious temper tantrum when we have to say no.
* Speaking of temper tantrums - we are a pro at those! Throwing ourselves on the floor, wailing arms and legs, fake crying, and wiggle worming around. And immediately stops once he realizes that no one is paying attention to him and he is NOT going to get his way!
* Dancing has become his new favorite. Anytime there is music he is dancing!
* Master on the stairs. Comes and goes as he pleases upstairs and downstairs
* Buzz from Toy Story is a new obsession. He could watch the movies over and over again.
* Become attached with his green minky dot blanket. Huge comfort thing for him (though it is not allowed to leave the house) :-)
* Favorite foods: bananas, meatballs, crackers, cereal, chicken nuggets, apple slices, french fries (who doesn't), milk, milk, and more milk. And a new favorite - Popsicle!
* Tons of teeth came through in March and April
* Size 4 diapers
* Size 2T/3T in shirts, 18/24 month in pants, 6/7 in shoes

April wasn't too crazy, so we had lots of time outside, parks, and getting ready for warmer weather. The first weekend we headed to Chanute for Easter. It was a great weekend with wonderful meals, Easter egg hunts, and family time!

Daddy and Cohen walking towards the pond

May has already been very busy. Beginning of the month, my mom arrived for an extended stay (almost 2 weeks) to help watch Cohen during the day while my babysitter took some time off to spend with her husband before he heads to Iraq for a year (he's a black hawk pilot in the Army). She arrived on the 4th and then her and I headed to Las Vegas on the 7th for the weekend to celebrate the baby shower for Tim and Kinzie's arrival end of June - Miss Paizley! It was great spending the weekend with Katy, Tim, and my mom. Here is a group shot:

Mom and I flew back to Kansas on Mother's Day and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon resting and putting our feet up. Mom was with us the remainder of the week. She got lots of quality time with Cohen and she became obsessed with her. Following her and always wondering where she was and yelling "Bailey (mom's dog) and MiMi (Mom's nickname" (Keep in mind that Bailey came out a little distorted with the tongue out on the l). It was great having her here and she spoiled us all and nicely gave Mike and I the opportunity for nights out a few times! She sadly left us on the 16th. I'll try to see if I can find a picture of our time with Mom here. But any time you bring the camera out, Cohen HAS to put his hands on it and you never actually get a shot!

Cohen loves singing as well . . . . here is his first singing video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXQoyGo5MOs