As he closes in on his second birthday, our son is not only bursting into song, but he’s also starting to use one or two word at a time to communicate his wants. If we give him something, like a couple of cheerios, he says “thank you, papa.” (Despite all effort to get him to call me “Dada,” he calls both of us “Papa” most of the time. ) He actually says “down” when he wants to get down from his booster seat after dinner.
But lately the idea of possession has crept into his consciousness. If another child shows an interest in a toy he has recently abandoned, Parker can be heard to shout “Mine!” This weekend, he appropriated my computer chair, and was quite proud of himself for being able to climb in it. This evening, when I went to sit down to read my email, I heard him cry out “my chair” (or something close to it) as he came running over to it.
Ah well, he is almost two.
People are often confused about me because I’ve never had children and I don’t want children and they assume I don’t like children. In fact nothing could be further from the truth. Watching a child grow is an incredibly amazing event it’s awe-inspiring. One that I never tire of watching.
Thank you for sharing and please keep regular Parker updates.
As he approaches the “terrible two’s” you might want to take a moment to make sure everything from waist level on down is anchored down or locked away. Every cabinet, every drawer, every box, is now fair game.
One of the great mysteries of life is the fact that a child will get into the cabinet under the sink and drink anything from bleach to furniture polish and yet at dinnertime peas and carrots don’t stand a chance?
I love children, although I am now 43 years old and will probably never have the joy of raising a child of my own. My youngest brother was born when I was a high school freshman, so I have had some near child-rearing experiences a long time ago.
I love these little posts you put up about Parker. It is very touching, and gives me a good warm feeling to start the day on.
I’m smiling right now…
TimWho?, it’s the same way for me. I LOVE children but don’t want any of my own. I don’t want to go into all of the reasons, but I’m selfish and I’m happy not adding more children to the world. That said, I love children. I love the kids of my family and friends.
And, now, T, I’m ever so thankful that I just found your blog!! I got directed here by XX, thank goodness! I will not be leaving.