My little pin cushion :(

Preston had his 18-month appointment today, and boy did he get poked and prodded!  In terms of his development, he is right on track with his speech and and everything else, so that's awesome!  However, as always, he is way low on the growth charts.  He was 21 lbs, unfortunately down from his 15-month appointment (although that appointment was only a month-and-a-half ago, so it's not that big of an issue); his height was 2 ft 6 in, which was up, so that's good.  The doctor isn't too concerned, though, since his height and weight are proportional, albeit on the low end, and she said since he's so active his weight is bound to take a little dip.  She wants us (as always) pumping him with all the calories we can, and starting to mix his milk with PediaSure so a.)he'll drink it (he's had a milk aversion ever since he was sick back in December), and b.)to get more calories.

He also got a couple of shots, and had to have his lead level checked, which meant a blood draw.  He was NOT a happy camper by the end of that appointment!  He was so cuddly last night with me from all of the stress, poor guy.

He really is doing so well, though, at least from my point-of-view.  Over the past month or so, he has started saying so many words, and his sign language skills are crazy!  He watches the Baby Signing Time videos and will all of a sudden bust out signs I didn't even think he knew!  He also walks up to the TV and starts singing and signing "Baby" when he wants to watch.  It's too cute.  He still eats like a horse, and his ability to use a fork and spoon make me so proud as a mom.  Some other sweet and goofy things:

1.) He reaches up to hold my hand when we are in the driveway, on the sidewalk, or in a parking lot. 
2.) He thinks it's funny to fart... thank Skip for that one!
3.) He makes a "cheese" face where he scrunches everything up and then goes "boo!"
4.) He gives hugs and kisses now, without any prompting.
5.) I asked him the other day if he was ready to go to bed, and he shook his head yes, walked over to the gate, turned around, and pointed for "up."  Seriously?  What kid voluntarily goes down for naps and bed time?  Skip's kid, that's who!  Those boys LOVE to sleep!
6.) We walk through stores and even the hardest-looking people smile at him.  I am so blessed to have a kid who genuinely makes people want to smile.