Things you have put in your mouth that don't belong there

Dog toys (must have dog slobber on it)

Dirt (pretty standard for most babies)

Toilet brush (this one made me brush your teeth after)

Dog food (surely it has some good protein? Thank goodness it was grain free)

Dog water (this was more of a bath)

Poop (yep, it was your poo if that makes it any better. Wish I'd taken a photo for your 21st but I was too busy stripping you off and running you up to the shower trying not to leave a poo trail)

Motherhood...it's never boring! 

The master explorer

Your world has suddenly become so much bigger and much more intriguing. Gone are the days of you happily playing in one area content with exploring the toys around you. 

Infact toys are the least exciting thing in your world. Who would want to play with toys when you could climb the stairs instead, or play in the dog bowls, splashing the water and taste testing the food. Every button must be pushed, all electrical cords must be chewed, and the robo vacuum is clearly a ride on version. 

I love watching you 're-sort' the washing I just folded. Your face is so focused and every action has such intent. Though I wish I could just throw it in the drawers without re-folding it all.

You are getting such confidence in your body, you trust that your legs are strong enough to hold your weight as you walk along the furniture. Everything is an opportunity to test your strength and balance as you climb up onto the coffee table then up onto the chair as you discover the window you can now see out of. 

Life is amazing and exciting when seen through your eyes. I love watching you triumphantly smile at your latest achievement. I wonder what you will conquer next. 

Love at first sight

Before I knew I was pregnant with you somebody else knew. Gracie was the first to realize you were there. All through my  pregnancy she would rest her head on my tummy listening to the rhythm of your heart. 

There was many times she even felt you kicking and wiggling around. So it was no surprise that from the moment you were born it was love at first sight. Even Bailey fell in love with your sweet little personality, ever ready to protect you from any harm.

Now that you are not only crawling but have an insatiable need to explore, Gracie and Bailey have been the target of your excitement.

They learnt quickly to jump up and move away when you get close, but that doesn't deter you as you stop, spin around and chase them around and around. 

You desperately want to pat them, feeling their hair between your fingers, the rough pads on their feet and the soft hair on their ears. 

Finally I found a way to allow you to play with them without them losing any clumps of hair to your sneaky little hands. We all sit out the front in the warm winter sun. Mama blows bubbles into the breeze and the puppies jump and chase them as they float around. 

This leaves you in a fit of giggles, and my heart swells with love watching my little boy play with his puppies.