the noah list

so, there are some incredibly cute things that I love sosososososo much about my son these days. i thought I'd share them with you.

1. I am trying to teach him how to have a polite conversation. He gets the phrases, but it working on his timing and placement of them. Lately, in the mornings, he will look at me and say "Hi Mommy!" ("Hi Noah")--Pause and smile--"It's nice to meet you!"

2. At 32 months, he should be at least partially potty trained by now, but I have been SWAMPED with school, Autumn, etc. and have not been able to consistently teach him. The diapers are annoying, but still easier right now. From time to time, I will be changing him and put powder on him, and he will look up at me and say "Thank you, Mommy." What a sweetie...

3. He likes to pray with me. his favorite people to pray for are Daddy and Uncle Robert, but some nights we just keep going and going and I am amazed at who he remembers and thanks Jesus for!!

4. He is sooooooooo forgiving and loving. I HATE messes. 2 yr olds are masters at messes. I have little patience for anything when I am in school and some things cheat Noah out of time that he should be able to have my 100% attention. He holds no grudges, puts up with my moods, and still gives the biggest hugs ever.

5. He ADORES his sister. When we were letting her cry it out he snuck out of his bed and into her crib to make sure that she was okay (even though he got in trouble for getting out of bed). What a protective big brother. I am so proud of him!

6. Sometimes I hold him like a baby (sorry, some people might think he will regress from that and I'm 'babying" him but I tell myself it's okay because there was such a long time that I couldn't hold him like that) and just stare into his eyes. I say I love you Noah, and he says "I love you too, Mommy." It is an awesome thing.