18 Reasons why Reed's so Rad

Reed running away from his sisters after taking their puzzle

Reed turned 18 months on the 18th of this month, and I remembered that I had done this one time before when Saige was 18 months old. Patrick said why don't you just say he is a 1 & 1/2 and just think of that many reasons, but that's no fun! So here are 18 reasons to love Reed.

1. He gives the best hugs ever! Seriously, this child is quite the cuddler, and this mama loves it!
2. P.a.s.s.i.o.n.a.t.e. Whoa Nelly! He gives you a run for your money, this one!
3. Can scream and throw tantrums like nobody's business - see #2
4. Says words like Dora, Boots and Backpack and he'll hand you the remote and say Dora and see #3 when you don't turn it on
5. Just like his big sister Saige did, he does the River Dance when he gets excited. It is quite a sight to behold.
6. And although I have made him out to sound like a girl, I assure you he is ALL boy
7. He loves cars and trucks and makes all the appropriate sound effects
8. Loves to "help" Daddy in the garage
9. Has grunted like a cave man from a very young age
10. Even when he is wearing a princess tiara and necklaces, he will ROAR like a lion and chase after the girls
11. He can already take out Meadow (he is just 3 pounds shy of her) and is trying to take out Saige
12. Has to always have a "nack" in his hand and if you tell him "no, we have to wait til lunch," he will pull #3 on you
13. He has the most gorgeous blue eyes you have ever seen
14. He throws his head back when he laughs and is quite the ham
15. He keeps us on our toes and has added so much joy to our family
16. He is pretty fearless and will run head first into many things, which include, but are not limited to: the couch, the grass, a pile of leaves, the ocean, and my arms - see #1 and of course is my personal favorite.
17. He loves to be tickled and has a fantastic belly laugh
18. He melts my heart with every "Mama" that comes out his sweet mouth, even when he is a stinker half the time.  :)

We love you, Reed and are so blessed to have you a part of our family!

~cheryl~