And speaking of feet, I found something important yesterday. I was scouring boxes and closets for more extraneous stuff to donate away before we move into our new home when I came across some purses. I almost dumped the junk-like contents of one purse into the trash but decided to look through it. It turns out that was the purse I carried the very last time I carried a purse instead of a diaper bag: when I went to the hospital to give birth to John! Inside it were John's newborn footprints, which I've been looking for since we came home from the hospital. What a fun treat! They went straight into his baby book.John is learning how to climb to reach enticing objects. He now stands on the arm of the armchair and stretches his hands two bookshelves up to reach the television remote controls in their hiding place. And he climbs onto this little table (which sits there to block the electrical outlet) in order to get into Mama's desk drawers (caught in the act, below).
I'm amazed at John's language comprehension, although I think it's perfectly normal for his age. A couple of days ago I dropped some laundry on the way to the washer. It occurred to me that maybe I could get my short son to bend over for me so his pregnant mama doesn't have to do it. I said, "Honey, please get me that pillow case and bring it to me." John turned back, saw it, ran to get it, and gave it to me! Not only can I tell him to "get me your book about fish," but I can tell him some specific titles, such as, "Get me Moo, Ba, La," or "Get me I Love You Through and Through." This age has serious challenges, but it is a fun time too.
Wish me success . . . I am cooking braciole, per request, for Chris' dinner tonight. I did the assembly last night, and this morning before church will put the rolls into sauce to cook all day.
Happy Father's Day to your hubby. I love the "feet" comparison shot. How adorable! have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteoh, and: You found a home??? Do tell!
ReplyDeleteBraciole makes me think of the episode of Everybody Loves Raymond when Debra makes braciole. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Father's Day to Chris!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you Katherine...I'm constantly amazed at just how much these toddlers understand. I still love your analogy about the house cat asking for Othello, because what Emma (and John) comprehend and do continues to make my jaw drop! :)
I really hope this fun sense of wonder and discovery continues with the next children, and that it's not simply a product of first time mommy-hood.
Sarah: I think that episode is where Chris learned of braciole!
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