The Best Things about Carl (at 16 months)

1. I love that he has a word for everything.
2. I love it when he snuggles with me--if only for a moment!
3. I love his striking blonde hair.
4. I love the way he bounces and smiles and jabbers when I wake him up in the morning.
5. I love how obedient he is. That never ceases to surprise me.
6. I love to carry him on my back and talk with him about the things we see.
7. I love that he takes everything at his own pace.
8. I love how excited he is about animals. He really likes dogs and cats.
9. I love to watch him play with puzzles, his favorite toys. He is getting quite good at them.
10. I love the way he says "thank you" for everything.
11. I love that he enjoys music.
12. I love that he gives kisses.
13. I love it when he crawls to me very quickly and "tackles" me.
14. I love the way he rolls around the floor, just because it is fun.
15. I love that he is growing attached to his blanket.
16. I love that he is watching and listening to Soren. It is fun to see him doing or hear him saying the same things that Soren does and says.
17. I love to help him walk by letting him grab my fingers.
18. I love it when he says "Daddy!" very excitedly, because Scott is home.
19. I love that he is a good eater.
20. I love that he is so expressive. He really wants to communicate and is excited when it works.

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