Aitan knows what is in his closet and he asks for shirts by name - Monster shirt, Dodger shirt, scary firegurt (fireworks) shirt, Spiderman shirt, Thomas shirt, etc. Most days he has a strong preference and there will just be no negotiating. He's the same way with shoes - he cried for days when I took away his crocs that were waaaay to small for him.
He likes to pour liquids. Yes, he can drink from a cup, but this boy will not be trusted with a cup until this pouring thing comes to an end. If there is a liquid in a cup beware! He will find it. He will pour it.
He talks a lot. He gives a running commentary on everything going on around him. He's very auditory and picks up on words, phrases and songs very quickly. The other day I caught him singing "Hey Porter" by Johnny Cash. One of his more favorite phrases lately is "Who wants ice cream?" Pretty sure Frostini is the originator. Another good one is "Don't say that word!" Wonder where he learned that one... He's had a few short-lived variations of saying yes without actually saying yes. It started with uh-huh, then yup, then I know (which really got confusing), and now I think we're set on yes.
He likes attention. If Aitan does something naughty and gets a laugh, he will do it over and over again. One evening at dinner we went to sing our prayer "God our Father..." and Aitan said "God our poop..." Ilan laughed of course and that little phrase has been around ever since. Shocking, isn't it? And from a pastor's son. Sigh.
He likes to run. Ugh. He loves to run! He gets so much joy from just running up and down the driveway, but I think his favorite place to run is away from Abba or Ima. I'm so thankful for a stroller with straps! Even more thankful for spaces where he can run free and I don't have to worry about cars!
He loves his paci. Not uncommon to hear "need it, paci" around these parts. There are days when he just wants it so much we give him a little extra time in his bed to be with paci. He usually hollers when he's ready to come out.
He's a little bit of a trouble maker. Just watch him get that devilish look before he does the forbidden. Oh, how he thrives on it! Yes, and trouble finds him or he finds it without fail. If it's quiet, you can count on the fact that you've got trouble!!
He loves trains. He carries "my Thomas" with him wherever we will let him.
He loves to laugh. And it's infectious.
He loves to cuddle and has recently started telling us "I looove you," usually along with a kiss and a squeeze.
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| In the hospital |
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| Celebrating year #1 at Dodger Stadium |
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| The birthday boy |
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