Way long day. Not bad, just long. In all of it, though, I’m just amazed by my son lately. I thought in lieu of a play-by-play (I taught piano, ate a Twizzler, did laundry, etc.) I’d give you a list of new Camper-like activities. For those who care to read.
-When he lays down at night now, instead of asking for an extra hug, he lays all straight so that I can cover him up with his BANK (soft blankie, the fleecy kind) and then his quilt, made by La La. Then he rolls onto his left side, blows me a kiss and closes his eyes. Every. Night. Every. Afternoon.
-About once an hour, at least, he’ll yell out, “Mommy! I need a ‘ug!” And then he gets a hug. Sometimes he wants if from Daddy, La La or Pop Pop, but the inkling for a ‘ug can come at any time. High chair, toy car, sitting on the couch. I worry a little that it means he’s somehow emotionally unstable…but I actually think he’s just copying us. Because he’s got 3 adults that needs hugs from him all day long, too.
-Last Wednesday? I think? he switched from calling me “Mom Mom” and John “Dad Dad” to Mommy and Daddy. I have no idea why.
-His two favorite books right now are The Little Engine that Could (Choo Choo!) and Kiss Kiss, a story about a baby hippo who forgot to give his mom a kiss before going out to play one morning. Both come from Emily. Thanks Em :) He runs into his room and says, “Choo Choo!” or “Kiss Kiss!” before every “sleepies time.”
-He’s starting to put on little “skits” for his toys. He’ll walk them up to each other and say, “Hi! No! Bye!” and then walk them away. Or his favorite, “I need a ‘ug!”
-One of his favorite, more violent habits is to suddenly yell “EYES!!!!” and poke whoever is holding him in the eyes with his fingers.
-When you’re holding him, he’ll stretch his arms out to the sides and then bring his palms to rest on your cheeks, squeeze and say “Ug.”
I think he’s obsessed with ‘ugs.
This was just way too cute!!! You had me LMAO at EYES!!!
Both my girls love to do head butts. I think this came from whenever I would hold them, I would put my forehead to theirs and whisper “I love you”. So, I think to them they equate the forehead touch with head butting and affection. I sure hope they grow out of that! LOL!
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