time flies

he was what, maybe 22, 23 inches long in that first pic?  now he is 37 inches tall, wearing a size 9 shoe, a 4T top, and is stronger than anyone i know.   oh, and nearing two...ever heard that term, "terrible two's?"  i always thought that was a joke.  uh-uh, nope, no, sure isn't.  the tantrums are here and my goodness, can he throw them.  jay and i can't seem to figure out why, i mean neither of us are opinionated or outspoken or anything (if you can't see the sarcasm, you don't know us too well), haha!  alas, have been refining our disciplinary tactics and trying to laugh instead of cry.  because some days, i don't know which one is more appropriate.  :)

we are still having a blast and with all the craziness, realizing that at some point we will miss all this, or at least laugh at it.  the weak knees and refusal to walk while throwing a tantrum in a public place, wanting me to hold him or hold his hand as he takes me to every individual water spout at the spray park, and even the crawling atop every piece of furniture in our house and attempting to dance (hoping this isn't a fast forward 18 years to college frat parties?!)...yes, we will miss all of it.  and sometimes i need to write it down, just to remember it.  :)

oh, did i mention he has been falling asleep again fairly often in the morning, like for two naps?  the above pic was taken after my morning jog, at like 9am!!!  maybe if he slept past 6am he wouldn't be sleepy at 9??  :)

the new water table, link's personal hot tub

dancing on the dining room table, then counting to three and jumping.  yes, this is one of the disciplinary things we have "reviewed" (ie put a stop to!)

  "talking" with his bear friend at lakeside park tonight.  a very sweet moment.  :)