Jack is constantly keeping us on our toes. His little personality is really starting to emerge and some days I just sit and watch him with complete awe. I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to watch this amazing little person discover the world. Jack's vocabulary has really taken off in the past two weeks and he is communicating so well with us through words and signs. One, not so welcome, addition to his vocabulary "MINE!" He picked up this nasty little habit in "school" and everything is now "MINE!"
Parenthood is not all smiles and sweet kisses (at least not in this house). Jack challenges me and my patience AT LEAST once a day! He has a mind of his own and definitely likes to test the boundaries. Nonetheless, I wouldn't trade this time with him for anything. I know that through all of the ups and downs having him in my life challenges me to grow and learn as an individual.
He fills my heart with an indescribable love and fullness.
Jack's favorite things:
* ANYTHING related to cleaning (hmmm wonder where he picked this up!?!). My dad bought him this little vacuum and it has been the best gift ever. Jack loves to vacuum! When we use the big vacuum he likes to take turns with me and when I am done he gets VERY upset when I turn it off.
Everytime we go outside he brings the broom over to me so that I can sweep. Again, if I don't obligie he gets very mad at me. The kid likes to watch me clean!
*Buttons, switches and knobs.
* His "goods". Jack, I hope you read this some day and you become embarrased that I put this in writing because this has been a very frustereating battle to fight against you!
* Blocks
* Books (YAY!) Particularly, Where The Wild Things Are. We have to read this book at every bedtime and nap. I will start with another book and when he is almost done with his milk, he pushes the book down and points to Wild Things.
* Milk
* My right boob. Who needs a blanket for security?
* "Cooking"
* Song- The Lumineers "Ho Hey" as shown below ;)
As my grandfather would have said, "Keep doing what your doing, Jack," because these past 18 months have been wonderfully rewarding!
Lindsey
I get so excited when you update! Love the pics, love the stats, love his big head :) He's changed so much...I think you're going to have to come home for a visit before Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteI love your honesty....and that your right boob (vs your left?? Ha!) is his security blanket :)
ReplyDeleteMy kid's a peanut too....who has long legs and no butt so her pants fall off unless she is wearing cloth diapers (keeps me motivated to do her diaper laundry I guess...can't have no cracks sticking out at 18 months :)
Next time you are in town let me know...we need to get all these babies and mamas, and even the not mamas together for drinks and a playgroup (now that is a real play date idea....wine or margaritas and play time!)