I did manage to get a picture of him playing one of his new favorite games: socks on hands! For some reason, he's decided that his red snowman socks are much better suited for his hands than his feet. He puts them on and then runs around the house yelling out, "Snowman!"
"But mother, these socks are perfectly fitted to my hands!"
We decided to stay home today and have a Mommy-Little Buddy day. It was a great decision. After playing in the morning, we got ready and went on a run to the neighborhood park that we had not been to yet. I'm trying to stick with this "trying new things" theme when I can! It was a success as Little Buddy was thrilled by a new playset to try out.
Big boy climbed up the chain ladder all by himself! So brave!
Don't be too brave yet!
Climbing up the stairs...
...to go through the tunnel! He was unsure at first until he saw me. I called out, "I see you!" and he yelled it right back, laughing.
It was right here, in this moment, as I watched him crawling, giggling through the tunnel, that I felt overwhelmingly thankful. The days are long, but the years are short, and I am so grateful to be with my Little Buddy right now. I asked God to help me realize the importance of this time and to not take one, single moment for granted. It's truly magical.
We ran home from the playground, ate a large lunch (all that playing had made my little guy hungry), and then had nap time. After nap, I was working in the kitchen while Little Buddy played in the living room. He had gotten to quiet, so I came out to check on him. Instead of him reading the book he had brought down, I found this:
Book club!
When I asked him about it, he told me Elmo was reading "hand, hand, thumb" to "Noopy." I really can't handle the adorableness!
Soon it was time for me to drop Little Buddy off with Daddy so that I could go to class. Then the boys had their own adventures! I guess Little Buddy was bound and determined that Daddy was going to let him drive the Mustang when they got home. He got his wish!
"I'm ready to take it for a real spin, Daddy!"
It really was a great day with my little guy. As the semester winds down and I have less distractions pulling me in dozens of directions, I am trying to focus on "seeing" him, really seeing him. I don't want to just watch what he does, I want to interact and be part of it and appreciate it. Honestly, two is becoming one of my favorite ages as he becomes so much more playful and independent. He is just growing up so fast and I don't want to miss it. I see you, Little Buddy!
Good night,
LBM
Little Buddy's Momma
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