Quick and Determined Learner

We took D to the park recently and he was very determined to play like the big kids.

He didn't want any help.
He had an absolute blast.

Life with a 1 year old

Well, here we are at the cusp of 17 months.

After a weekend of projectile vomitting, from what I can only assume was my fault, finally Monday is here.

Work has become my safeplace. No worries of the little dude for a full 9 hours. This is truly my mini escape. I have no idea how moms have more than one child, ever. This boy takes up more of my time and attention, than is allotted to one 24-hour period.

No complaints mind you, just stating my humble opinion.

This is so much more than I ever expected. He is 'one' 24/7. There is not a moment goes by, that I am not focused on him. He is always on my coattail. If he is not, I know he is into something.

He is becoming quite brave; running and climbing. He has no concept of danger. He thinks he is invincible. This is horrifying as a parent. He has already had a run-in with the coffee table. He even has a scar to show as proof.

I have also witnessed him becoming very strong-willed and independent. He no longer accepts help. This requires great patience on my part. It is so hard to see your child struggle. Not to mention the mess that a spoon of applesauce can make when turned on its' end prior to entering the mouth.

With all of the new things he learns everyday, the best part is when he says 'Mama' and is really talking to me.

My model

A few of my most recent CL finds!! He enjoyed showing them off for me. Though he was more intrigued by the dead grass.

Sometimes, when I look at him, I see an angel.

toddler on my hands

So this is what they mean when they say they wish there were more hours in a day.