A Day Outside

Yesterday was actually nice enough that we got to go outside. That is always such a blessing because Caleb LOVES going outside. We both cannot wait for spring to arrive!

We are hitting some milestones this week with lots of new words and phrases: computer, camera, Caleb (he can actually say his name now!), Tylenol, marshmallow, hot air balloon, "hold on", "all done" , and "her Bible" - he knows which one is Mommy's now.

He also likes to call Daddy by his first name since that is what Mom does. So funny.

Sometimes I cannot believe how much he learns in one week. We are learning our ABC's and he probably knows just over half of them with 100% consistency. We have our numbers up through 10 down as well. He recognizes all of them on paper but we get them all counting on our fingers about 75% of the time. We know all of our colors as well. Crazy. None of these things has been something I have worked on with him. He just started showing interest and I followed suite. Unbelievable how fast he has picked this stuff up. Now every time we are out and about he is quick to point out to me when he sees a number, letter, or color. So cute. He is so bright, just like his Daddy :)

One other quick thing - he loves his koala and his "roo-roo". They travel with him EVERYWHERE and he teaches them all of the things he is learning! They eat, they drink, and they even get "owies". They also wear socks.

Every time I look at him I am reminded that I need to enjoy this phase because I know it will be gone soon. It's so easy to get consumed with everything else and to miss out on these precious days. Caleb will soon have a little sister to play with...which seems nuts. It's hard to imagine life with another child - but at the same time it was hard to imagine life with Caleb and now I cannot imagine life without him. Strange how that happens. Everyday is a blessing.

P.S. We have finally picked out a name for our little jewel arriving in April - too bad we will not tell you :)

Day of Love

John got me some flowers before he left so I have been enjoying those- and he requested that I take a picture!



Today Caleb got some new wooden toys that he took pride in painting. He has been carrying them all over the house and continually tells me that he painted them - so proud. He had a messy time making cookies and eating his suckers today as well. He got a little carried away with the sprinkles as you will see. I think at one point he was looking at the bottle of sprinkles so intently I thought he might be checking it for MSG :) We had such a great time today just chilling in the house. To top the night off we ordered a pizza - you know me trying to eat healthy :)









This just cracks me up - look at this icing mustache!

Our Big Boy Bed

Caleb is really enjoying his "big boy bed", especially since he can do a running start and jump into the bed. I thought transitioning to the toddler bed was going to be a horribly - sleep deprived - step, but it has been anything but that. If every child we have is this easy we might just have a few more :)

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