1) I love that you have become Mr. Manners, and are so good at saying "
peaz" and "
dan du" (thank you). I love that you now say "
dan du" without being prompted or reminded, and when you really, really want something "
peaz" turns into "
peeeaaaz."
2) I love that you are so verbal now and that you tell Mommy and Daddy ALL about it, even if we can only pick out a word or two that we understand. We just nod our heads, and you keep going in your little Luke language.
3) I love how well-rounded you are becoming. You love trains (as always), cars, the park, coloring, reading books, dinosaurs, farm animals, DANCING, singing, climbing, somersaulting, playing in water, kicking and throwing balls, eating (IF the food is to your liking!), talking, taking walks, playing instruments, watching and playing with other kids, circle time at school. All of this makes for such a wonderful, full-of-life little boy.
4) I love how you are transitioning from a baby into a little boy. Of course, I will always cherish and dearly miss those baby days, but to see you grow and become your own little person is THE most incredible experience.
5) I love your vocabulary. I know, I say it every month, and then every month it just gets better. You can say SO much now, and you are able to repeat EVERYTHING (yes, we have to watch what we say around here!). It cracks me up that out of everyone in your life, you say Elmo's name the best and most clear. "Uh-oh" and "Wow!" also make me laugh.
6) I am amazed by how much you are learning everyday. You can count to 10 now with very little help. You know many colors (blue, red, yellow, green, purple). You can recognize a ton of animals and make their sounds.
7) I can't believe that you climbed out of your crib this month and transitioned so easily into a "big boy bed." Yes, we have had a few rough nights, and
nap time still isn't perfect (Mommy broke out the pack-n-play for that a few days ago), but you are such a good little night time sleeper. You absolutely LOVE your big boy bed and have so much fun getting in and out of it and showing it to anyone and everyone who comes over. You call it your "
bea,
boe, bed."
8) I love how your imaginative play is totally coming to life. You love to take care of your stuffed animals by THROWING them into the bed, giving them a
bink (pacifier), and the
blankie, and saying "nigh, nigh." And, you also love to switch roles and put Mommy to bed with your
blankie, and you always try to shove the
bink in my mouth too - no thank you!
9) I love that you have learned to be
mischievous. Now, I know someday I will eat these words, but right now it is too cute. When you KNOW that you are supposed to be in bed and I walk up the stairs, you giggle, grab your
blankie, and run to your room, dive into bed, and pretend you are sleeping.
10) I love that you are slowly (very slowly) expanding your food
repertoire. Plums, turkey meatballs, and sandwiches were all added this month.
Luke, it has been another amazing month with you. Your hugs, kisses, and snuggles make our every day. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful little boy!
