Max is in such a fun stage right now I thought I would write a few things down about him. This kid is absolutely hilarious. He is constantly keeping us entertained these days! He loves to laugh. Recently, if we play a game or make him giggle somehow (even if it's just making eye contact, me spontaneously laughing and him laughing at me back), he likes to do it over and over. And once it winds down, he looks at me and does the sign for more. He just wants to laugh with us! He loves to read books and his favorites are the "piggy book" and curious george. Or "jiij" as he likes to say. Sometimes when we're in his room, he picks out a book and slowly backs up to me and sits on my lap for me to read to him. It melts me. =) He loves to be chased. He loves his "nana blankie" (the circle quilt Mari made him) and loves to point at the picture of her on it and talk to her. He loves his NANA. period. =) He is a major daddy's boy and can't stand being separated from him! If Danny even goes outside without him, he is so upset. He is talking a bit more, making animal sounds and all that. He often says "baaa chuuu..." in a singsongy voice and we have no CLUE what it means, but it's cute anyway. He also says nana for Nana and banana, baa for ball and balloon, mama, daddy, deder for Heather, Boot for book and boots, a buch of other things. And he still signs for more, milk, and all done. He does a lot of pointing and grunting too, which is pretty cute. He also nods yes and no, which we really love. He is scared of cars (yes!) and doesn't like to be riding his little car in the driveway when one of our neighbors pull into the cul de sac. He is also afraid of the vacuum and just can't seem to get over the fear! Even though we have let him help us push it, if he isn't being held when its on, he can't take it.
He is teething right now, the last of his canines are coming in. For Max, this means that he acts completely normal, but doesn't sleep well. So he will NOT go to bed at night. Just. WON'T. do it. SO for the last few nights he has stayed up until 11! The funny thing is that he is so happy. He wants to play and laugh and cuddle and read stories, but not sleep. No way. On top of it all, he has a little eye infection of some kind and has been getting bad eye goobers at night.
A couple nights ago I got in the hot shower with him at almost midnight to help clear his eyes. He fell asleep in my arms and I just stared at him and held him close for the longest time. I can't believe how beautiful he is and how perfect each little feature is in my eyes. I couldn't ask for a sweeter boy and I can't imagine life without him. I can't believe that he has grown into a toddler and it kills me how quickly time is passing. Wasn't his first birthday just weeks ago? How can I have a TWO YEAR OLD in just another few months?? It isn't possible.
And then, the thought of another. I guess it's probably about time to think about a sibling for my little guy, but how can I possibly love another the way I love him? There is just no room in my heart for anyone but him. When I think of every fun baby moment and stage, of course I want to experience it all over again. But with him. Can I just start over with the one I have?
Max, I love you. A million times over. You are my best little guy and mean the world to me! I only hope we are always as close as we are now and that I can be worthy of being your mama. THank you for your unconditional love and for the things you teach me and show me about yourself every day. Please stop getting so big. Okay? I can't wait for Florida next week and for December to come- that means no work for mommy, and lots of play time with you. You're my world
what a sweet post. it made me cry. yes, i'm a bit hormonal lately:) i loved how you said he fell asleep in the shower! it brings me back to the days when my max was a newborn--i used to take baths with him in the tub (yeah, some people think it's weird. i lOVED it.) he was so tiny and would fall asleep in my arms and, like you i would just stare. now those tub days are long gone with the kid, but maybe i'll try the shower thing instead:)
ReplyDeletesweet post. sweet boy. sorry he's not feeling so hot. i hate that!
i would have loved to paaartaaay in utah, but i was so busy i barely got to see all my family and extended family b/4 i left.
So cute! I'm glad to hear that our boys are still very much alike. Josh is getting teeth too (are canines the "vampire" teeth?), and is also sleeping poorly because of it. So he too has been having lots of fun nights staying up late and partying instead of sleeping like a little man should. Hopefully this will pass soon!
ReplyDeleteYou'll be amazed at your capacity to love another one just the same as you love Max. It's astounding.
Florida? Please don't say Disney World, or I'll be insanely jealous.
That was such a cute post! I can't wait to have a kiddo of my own someday! What a huge blessing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post! I completely understand, I worry a lot about how I will possibly love this second child as much as I love my first little guy. I'm sure it will be awesome, but right now I'm not there yet. It will definitely be interesting to see. :)
ReplyDeleteThis post is so sweet. With my boys being the exact same age I totally understand how you feel. I always tell Josh I just don't want them to get any bigger. I just want them to be 20 months forever! I sometimes just want the twins to be my babies forever, but I know (as impossible as it seems) that I can love another one the same since I got two to start with. You are such a sweet person and sweet mom!
ReplyDeleteI remember having all of those feelings when I was thinking about having another......HOW could I possibly love another child the way that I love Ava? And the funny thing is that you can and after the second one is born you think....."what on earth was I thinking?" It is so fun to have two.......watching them play together and give each other kisses....it's the best.
ReplyDeleteSO GO FOR IT!
this totally made me cry.
ReplyDeleteyou can tell i'm pregnant.
p.s. i love how almost every picture of max has his lips slightly open. like his lips are just too plump and his cheeks are weighing his lips down.
p.s.s. the morning after i talked to about the hole hand, foot, and mouth thing everything was GONE! the two sores in his mouth were completely gone and he never had a fever or acted any different. we definantly got a mild case of it and feel very lucky.
What a beautiful post. I love the relationship you two have. I am sure you're just the greatest mama ever :)
ReplyDeleteso sweet! its just not fair how fast they grow up!!! I balled a month before olivia came because i didn't want things to change between me and kolby. In the end some how your heart just grows bigger and makes room for one more...actually you end up loving them even more than before! have fun in the sun!!
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