What I Love...

... Mulch in the bathtub, stinky feet, a sweaty head from playing long and hard, sand from the sandbox on the changing table and all over the hardwood floors, playing with rocks and dirt, all kinds of soccer and basketball and play balls, toy cars and the "brrrrrmmm" sound they make, tupperware on my floor, a runny nose smeared on my couch, giggles from the swing, teasing the ever-patient dog, and forts in the living room on a rainy day.  I love all of these things to the deepest part of me and this little boy even more.  Who would trade these things even on a rough day?  So while at times I am tempted to sell him to the Vikings, I hope this precious, sweet, little boy knows he is loved very, very much.

For Sale

For Sale:  One (almost) 15 month old boy.  Blond hair/ blue eyes.  He may be 15 months but you may mistake him for a two-year-old.  Special skills include whining, playing in the dog food/water, pulling all the tupperware from the cabinet, dropping the computer, creating chaos at my sister's house, eating dirt, fighting a diaper/clothing change, harassing the dog, and throwing food... Will consider selling to the following groups: Pirates, Vikings, or Circus Performers.  

(I absolutely love this kid!  Can you tell we had a rough day?  Jesus, help me.)

Up, Up, and Away!

I knew the day would come... After weeks of throwing his knee up on the couch and crying with frustration because he couldn't yet climb up on his own, the little one put it all together and now nowhere is safe anymore.  We have a climber, folks.  He is up on the couch, up on the recliner, and up on the dining room chairs.  This new development is super exciting and more than a little bit nerve wracking too!