Happy 20-Month Birthday, Declan!

It's been awhile since a bday post has made it to the blog. Declan is a whopping 20 months old today! GAH! He's such an awesome little guy. Happy-go-lucky as they come as long as he can destroy as he goes. Declan is so much more physical than Mika was at this age and infinitely more daring. It's good because he encourages her to try more - it's bad because he is going to break a bone in no time. I'm honestly surprised that Declan hasn't had more serious injuries. There's already a permanent scar on his nose and a couple on his forehead. He's had a fingernail bashed off and grown back all nubbly. His legs are always bruised. At the same time, the kid is usually all smiles. He loved attacking his Grandpa (Dadoe as Declan says it) while he was here visiting. His soft spots are still for Baba and Nana.
Declan has a stubborn streak in him that easily rivals Mika's. It's his way or no way at all. He almost always knows what he wants. Like his sister, Declan has hawk eyes and can spot a sugary treat from km's away. His language is progressing really well - new words learned everyday. At least his version of the words.
Declan still hasn't slept through the night. Still shows no signs of letting us go back on this co-sleeping thing. Still shows no interest in weaning. The more we try, the more he resists. Send help! :)