The wee man has reached an age where he just seems older, bigger and possibly even wiser. You can actually have a proper conversation with him now and well actually he never stops talking. We have reached that stage where we really have to be careful what we say. His favourite questions is "What's that?" like a sponge absorbing everything. "Mummy look", at even the smallest thing, "it's a tree". "Yes baby just like the other tree next to it that you just pointed out."
Even his tantrums have "developed" as he becomes ever so smarter and wiser to his mummy. I have a limit I can reach sometimes and I start raising my voice, getting ever more cross and then he does his thing. He looks at you and smiles and says "Mummy" and when I don't answer he says it again looking closer at you with that cheeky grin "Mummy". What is a mother supposed to do really?
The other day I said to him that he needed to take his shoes off before he could play and before I knew it there he was sitting down pulling his own shoes off. I get it, nothing to write home about and jump around screaming "he did it, can you believe it! he did it!" but I'll be honest a small part of me looked on in awe. It's because it is that step towards independence no matter how small it is. That step towards relying less on his mummy. I like to believe and hope that he will always "need" me but he is slowly becoming his own little person and it is always a beautiful thing to watch and be a part of.
I'm linking this up with Small steps Amazing achievments over at Ethan's Escapades
You know he will always need you in some ways! :) Lovely post...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful boy he is.... and you just capture the best moments of him. I loved that moment when Little A started dressing herself and putting on her shoes all by herself.
ReplyDeleteLovely post! I love his way to get round you when you're telling him off :) I remember when mine learnt to take their shoes off (and then put them on again!) - it is a big moment!
ReplyDeleteI knowe exactly what you mean, I was in total awe when Monkey learnt to put his shoes on, and on the right feet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever boy to have learned to do his shoes and to be cute to get around you, smart boy! ;-D
ReplyDeleteIt's the little things that always stop you in your tracks as you just aren't expecting them. It's amazing that this little thing, something that we all do everyday is such a massive step.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with Small Steps Amazing Achievements :0)
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It's lovely to see them grow and develop their own independence. Sometimes I just stop and ask myself where did this come from? It sounds like he is learning how to get round you nicely (strange how quick they are to discover what buttons to push!)
ReplyDeleteSounds as though he's still charming even while he's in the midst of a tantrum! So lovely to read your words of pride.
ReplyDeleteOh Sabrina this really made me go awww. Apart from his ever gorgeous pictures, that next little achievement is just so lovely. They really know how to melt our hearts don't they?
ReplyDeleteI'm finding this stage with my little man totally fascinating too. Similar to your shoe story, I said the other day that he needed to take his clothes off and then he'd go in the bath (more in passing as I was sorting his sister out). Next thing I know; "Mummy help please?" And he's managed to take off his bottom half and has his t-shirt stuck round his head. When did he learn this? It's amazing! x
ReplyDeleteLovely post! They do grow up so fast! Bob is always saying, 'What's that sound?' Whenever she hears anything. It's so lovely to see them learn. I'm not looking forward to the 'Why?' Stage as much though. :0) x
ReplyDeleteLovely post. It's so true, they seem be getting older and wiser and we don't see it coming. Z is like this at the moment and will hold one hand up to his ear and ask questions like "what's that noise?". It's so funny but lovely that he is so curious and wants to learn.
ReplyDeleteAww so lovely. It's the little things x
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