Lately Bracken has been…..
…covering his face in color each meal time; orange with carrot juice (above), blue after snacking on pieces of frozen blueberries, green with avocado…
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…holding my hand as we walk around the garden and yard
…letting go to explore things all on his own
…getting used to his “big boy” shoes outside (much different than being barefoot inside)
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…throwing off all his clothes and running “buck nekked” around the house
…looking over his shoulder, with glee and giggles, for someone to catch him
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…blowing kisses with an oh-so-sweet smacking sound
…melting his mama and dada’s hearts with his affectionate hugs, kisses and snuggles
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…handing his mama hair things to put in his hair (after watching her put one in hers)
…pulling it out right away
…handing it to mama to do again
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…needing his bangs trimmed
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…splashing in the tub and pouring water from one stacking cup to the next
…wanting to get in the bathtub every time we go to the bathroom
…practicing brushing his own teeth and combing his own hair
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…hollering really loudly
…beaming when that noise gets the attention of the entire room
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…smiling when he gets his way
…frowning and fussing when he doesn’t
…letting everyone know just how he feels
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…playing with containers, especially if they have lids
…focusing intently on what he’s doing
…making lots of imaginary meals and feeding them to his family with a spoon
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…pointing and exclaiming loudly every time he spots a pickle on the premises (his favorite)
…chomping on food with his four upper teeth and his two lower teeth
…demanding independence in eating apple all by himself (only to fill his cheeks like a chipmunk)
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…wanting all his parent’s attention all the time
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…doing silly things to make his mama laugh when she needs to lighten up
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…watching things we do and imitating
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…handing us books to read to him
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…feeling frustrated that he isn’t able to talk yet
…expressing himself pretty darn well anyway
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…climbing everything in sight
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…dancing to the slightest sound of music
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…taking all of his poops and most of his pees in the potty
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…loving every minute outside and wanting more more more
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…growing so fast we can hardly believe it
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…amazing us, as always
Lindsey @ The Herbangardener says
Aww, I love seeing what Bracken’s up to! Sweet photos 🙂 🙂
Jessica says
Mariella loves baths too and tries to climb into the tub almost every time we go into the bathroom to brush her teeth. They are so curious, so independent, so loving, so temperamental these days! And we wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Trish says
How wonderful…what a lovely little boy he is.
Much love