boys!, I guess:)
As a child, I grew up in a house of only girls... even in my extended family the girls outnumber the boys by a long shot. When I found out a little over three years ago that I was pregnant, I knew in my heart that it was going to be a boy. The idea sounded interesting, but I wondered how I would be a mom to this boy.
Today, I still ask this question. My little man throws me a for a loop on a daily basis. Since birth, he has been a little more aggressive and strong willed than my girls were.....and certainly just more active overall. He was the earliest of my babies to quit nursing, the earliest to crawl, roll over and walk...... The earliest to catch a cold and fall down the stairs.....the latest to talk, sing or learn his colors. And I KNOW he'll be the latest to potty train. I don't know what of these things are gender related or birth order related or personality related...but this sweet boy is different.
He is special. He is my little buddy, my Eric. As much as I love the little dude, he brings me to my knees frequently in prayer to God for wisdom, knowledge, resources, patience... well, for HELP! Most days, I just don't know what I'm doing with this little guy.
But, he does crack me up. In fact, he enjoys making us all laugh and will do just about anything to get attention that way. He loves to be 'watched' and we are beckoned regularly by his "look -e me!" invitations to see his latest stunts. He is curious and knows how to get into trouble. There is no whispering or gentle loving. He's lovable and loving, but prefers to do it in his own loud and 'in your face' sort of way. He loves a mess and hates a neat and tidy play space. This is all boy stuff, right??
Anyway....had to take a few pics as these oppportunities came about....what a stinker!!
"Mommy, Look-e-me...I fixing the light"
" Can I go o'side and pway in puddows?"(Yes, that is his specific request.)
"Look, Mom! Cars at the car wash."
- a little explanation...after Mt. Redoubt exploded and sent it's ash to Anchorage - our cars were a mess. And for DAYS, there would be lines and lines of cars in line at the car wash......he's using his imagination with his favorite cars!
Can't let the cute moments go by without mention.....
because they are usually...
what keep us reminded that he really is a sweet little thing! And most certainly, a perfect gift from God!
