A few Sundays ago, Dad was talking to Grandma Truman on the phone. I knew he was describing you when he said, "He's getting more and more......everything."
And you are. You're getting more talkative and more walkative. You're getting more opinionated and decisive.
You are eating everything.
And you are. You're getting more talkative and more walkative. You're getting more opinionated and decisive.
You are eating everything.
You are exploring everything.
You are into everything. (I know everyone is all over that man-from-apes idea, but are we sure that man didn't descend from dogs? The way you gnaw on shoes, raid garbage cans, and paw at the front door makes me rather suspicious.)
You want to be involved. Every moment.
Your infectious smile makes the world (and my heart) bright. Your rage calls everyone's attention. You are go go go every second. I feel simultaneously ready to cheer and cry when you wake up from your naps. You are a grand party carried about on two wobbly feet. 
You communicate mostly with screams and pointing, unless referencing a balloon ("Booon!"), a duck/bird/goose/rooster ("Quack!"), 
a monkey ("oooooo!!"), or an owl ("whoo!), and yesterday you meant "in!" while stuffing a blanket into a box, insisting dramatically "NNNNnnn!" Your big sister is your best friend.
She wrote a good description of you yesterday on my computer:Spud is a silly guy. He turns and turns the pages of the books. And he picks up crayons, he loves to play. Guess what else he likes to do? He likes to play car. And he loves to look at things. The end. !
I have to remind myself everyday to let you look at things, to turn pages and pages with you, to interact with you intentionally and often.
Because you're ready to learn. Everything.
Love you, boy.
13 comments:
I can't believe how big that boy is getting! What a cutie!
He is so cute! And I can testify how much he likes food--I've been to the Cannon Center with that kid. And he definitely knows what he wants to eat!
He is such a cutie. Sorry we never made it down to see you, we all had a little cold when we got back from vacation and figured we shouldn't spread it to others.
We love you guys and can't wait for this weekend! Lori, you really should write a book. I love how you write! You have a gift.
What a sweet boy. Your description of him reminds me a lot of Rhett. I bet they'd be good buddies.
I absolutely know what you mean when you say you want to cheer and cry when they wake up from their naps :) He's getting so big...it's been too long since we've visited!!
What a picture.... What a face...
What a boy...... We adore them all. (and I understand that "recharging" stuff of which naps are made of.)
Have a wonderful time in Vegas. We'll be thinking of you...
WE can't wait for that big boy and his sister to arrive! Just look at that face and you know we'll have a party! love grandma lu
Sweet little buddy. Every time I see those figures in his mug it turns back my clock....tough days for sure, but the very very best!
Man he is cute!! Can't wait to see you!
he's so big and walking! hooray for cute little boys!
Very cute post, Lori! And I totally know what you mean about simultaneously wanting to cheer and cry when nap time is over! :)
What a handsome fella! Wow he is so big, and he looks a lot like sis. Don't you love seeing the develop more and more independence?
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