Its been almost a year since I last blogged here. I’m almost embarrassed to admit that, however, there is one good reason for it and that reason is the very same one that occupies the whole point of this blog – Luke 
He is now 18 months old. His hair is still as red (and gorgeous) as it ever was. His eyes big and brown and he is so full of life and character.
He walks, talks, screams, among many other things. He finds throwing food around the kitchen/car/restaurants fun. He enjoys going to the park and local paddling pool and sandpit.
He says numerous words, he loves animals. His favourites are lions, tigers and cows. Or, as he calls them “moo moo’s”. Very cute. He can point out where the following are;
Eyes
Ears
Nose
Mouth
Hair
Hands
Feet
Belly
Winkle
The last one is hilarious as far as he’s concerned.
He can also recognise many animals and mimick their sounds;
Cow
Horse
Sheep
Pig
Dog
Cat
Dinosaur
Duck
We think he’s clever, although I’m sure all parents think that of their own child(ren) but to us he’s amazing. Every day he amazes us with something new.
He’s still breastfed. Just in the morning (sometimes) and at night now. It’s very much associated with sleep, but we’re both still loving it very much.
He’s even just started singing. I bought the new Peter Andre album this week and I play it in the car a lot and he now sings along. At least his taste is music is good. I approve. 
He and Barney get on very well. Perhaps too well sometimes. He likes to share his food with Barney.. Something Mummy actually doesn’t approve of. (a) because it’s gross, and (b) because he could make Barney ill. But other than that they’re quite loving. He kisses and cuddles him on a daily basis (along with dropping toys on his head – ouch). I like to watch them together. I think they’re going to be very good friends.
We attend a play group every week which Luke loves. Todays activities included glue, water, sand and shaving foam play. Great fun! He really gets stuck in and is very sociable with other kids. He’s happy to play along or alongside, which at this age, is perfectly normal. He has a few little friends and they all get along well. It’s great to see.
We’re looking forward to Hallowe’en and Christmas. They’ll both be very different to last year. Luke will be more aware this year. He will have absolutely no conception about exactly what’s happening, but he will be interested in opening presents on Christmas Day, and hopefully as to what’s inside. Hallowe’en, he will be getting dressed up and we’ll see if there are any parties we can attend with him. Now he’s walking, things like this are more interesting. He’s not sat in one place all the time or crawling around a messy floor. Fab!
Next huge milestone will be his 2nd birthday. It’s less than 6 months away. Better get planning!
