- Watching his imagination unfold. He loves to pretend that he is grabbing the moon or lifting the trees off the side of the road while we drive, then he hands them to us like he is handing something really heavy over.
- Seeing him learn something new everyday. I love when he does a new trick. Learns a new color. Or says a phrase.
- The super big hugs and sloppy kisses.
- Hearing "I got it." For EVERYTHING. His independence can be a bit overwhelming at times, but I love seeing it blossom.
- Hours and hours of trains and cars. Our life revolves around the train table and his car playrug.
- His sense of humor...he has a sense of humor that is amazingly hilarious. He is a master of irony. He went with Dear Sweet Hubby to a store that Dear Sweet Hubby used to work at, and while in there, LBB said, "Oh my. Mesth. (Mess)" And then when we left he was quietly giggling in the back seat saying, "Oh my, Dada work. Mesth." So funny.
- I love the attention he shows to the things he loves.
- His quirks may be numerous, and he definitely is on the extreme side of things a lot (even compared to most other toddlers), but those quirks make him the unique little guy that he is. They make him see the world in a different light, and as a result, makes us see things in a different light.
I could go on and on. The tough days are tough. (Today was one of them.) But, the wonderful days are over the moon wonderful. There are some unanswered questions about his behavior that we need to talk to his doctor about, but mostly to find ways to help him through the bad days. This stage is so much fun, and even with it's daily challenges I couldn't be happier. I'm trying very hard to remember that each stage of childhood passes so quickly, and making a list like this is definitely a good way to remember that.
What do you love about the age your child is at right now?
I guess you're right... Making a list like that helps us appreciate where our kids are at. Oftentimes, I find myself wanting to throw in the towel, but yes, the tough times are tough, but the happy times are much sweeter.
ReplyDeleteHmmm... I enjoy so many things about my 6-yr old daughter... I like that she's more mature now. I like how I can sometimes confide in her, and she won't pass judgment at all.
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ReplyDeleteI totally think that making the list makes those tough days better. I'm finding myself thinking about the positives...even when my little guy is throwing a massive tantrum!
Thanks so much for commenting on my post so I could come read yours - I love it. There are always things to worry about with children, and something things we need outside help with, but I feel like those things are tied to the things that make each child so uniquely wonderful. I especially loved the image of him handing you the moon! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming over to my blog, MaryAnne! :) I completely agree about the uniqueness of each child and the "worrisome things" that still make them who they are...if LBB didn't have his quirks, I don't know what he'd be like. They are such a big part of who he is. :) And the moon...oh, it is the sweetest thing! A child's imagination is such a magical thing.
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