Cheese

James is growing so fast right before my eyes.  My little baby is a full fledge toddler and he amazes me every day with how smart he is, how funny he is and yes…how naughty he can be (he must take after Brian with that last trait)! I thought I would share some of his recent new words and things he does that make us laugh.

• New words: Annie, Kate, apple, dirty, side (for outside), and ice cream
• Screams “MINE” at the top of his lungs when he wants something that he believes is his (includes phones, remotes, girls’ toys, food, and on and on and on!)
• Listens to directions.  He is a really good boy when you ask him to help clean up, he actually helps put everything away!  He also loves to put his shoes in his cubby in the mudroom.
• Squeals with excitement when you ask if he wants to go outside.  He runs to get his jacket and shoes on yelling “SIDE”! (Needless to say getting him inside is not a fun chore!)
• Loves putting on anyone’s shoes and doing a little Charlie Chaplin walk…Annie did this a ton when she was little too!
• Climbs onto and runs across the couches – have to thank my Mom’s boyfriend Scott for teaching him that one.
• Waves his hand in the air if you ask if he is stinky.  He is imitating me when I wave it front of my nose and say “Ooooh, stinky James!”
• Says “Cheese” and actually smiles for the camera (on a good day!)

First time James said “Cheese” for the camera!

Wearing Daddy’s shoes!

Cool Dude! Check out my little spiky hair too!

Mmmm….realizing his love for ice cream (like Mom). He had 2 cups!

Found his chance to hop onto the computer while the girls were gone. Check out the headphones too!