We came in after a short time of walking around outside (mostly Liam walking toward the road and me carrying him away from it), and I had a happy feeling of anticipation as I imagined the day when my little boy and I would actually play outside, and come in with rosy cheeks, to clutch mugs of hot chocolate, and wipe runny noses without crying. One day. But I’m certainly not wishing Liam to grow up any faster than he is. My baby is almost 15 months old and already looking like such a big boy:
I’ve noticed a marked increase in his development in the last month. He calls the dog by her name, which he pronounces, “Vey,” and says “num-num” almost constantly (this boy loves to eat!). He is remarkably agile and is an adept runner and climber. He’s also very curious, and enjoys opening cupboards and spreading their contents all over the floor. He loves books and has the endearing habit of climbing into my lap to read stories. I rarely get through the whole book before he’s on to the next thing, but even a five second story time cuddle is nice (especially now that he’ll actually look at the book without smashing it with both hands, as was his former way).
Stealing a kiss before he runs away! |
He is an unabashed Blankie Boy, and although Blankie rarely leaves the house, it follows Liam nearly everywhere while we’re home. If he happens to forget about Blankie while engrossed in something else – a toy, or a book, or a kitchen utensil – he usually recognizes his oversight and goes to fetch his friend. I had made up my mind before Liam was born that I didn’t want to foster an attachment to a big dirty stinky blanket, but alas – the blanket won. I try to wash it often, but it’s still covered in dog hair most of the time (come to think of it, nearly everything in this house is covered in dog hair most of the time…).
Liam's favourite perch - notice Blankie at his feet |
The weather forecast says eleven degrees on Saturday, so it doesn’t look like this first snow will last. That’s ok though – it’s still early. There will be plenty more snowfalls in the coming months and many opportunities for Liam to enjoy his first Canadian winter – maybe some of Freya’s enthusiasm for the season will rub off on him!