Saturday Baby Boy turned one year old. Mom and I spent hours preparing. I did the cooking and Mom did most of the cleaning. Big Sis stayed out of the way. Baby Boy got lots of presents and has spent the last two days exploring the new ones and comparing all toys that have potential to terrorize Dog. He now has a popcorn popper than makes a great noise when he chases Dog. He also has a big red car that Dog can't get around if Baby Boy gets him cornered in the hallway. He also found some surpising new ways to show Dog love. He found that plastic rakes and shovels work well at spooking Dog if banged against the proper surface.
I too have been enjoying the new toys. Baby Boy and I are going for a stroll in a few minutes and we're taking his new Radio Flyer. I have also been looking back at life this first year with the new addition to the family and came up with ten things that Baby Boy taught me.
1. Cute will get you anything.
2. A smile and a hug when someone walks in the door lets them know their loved.
3. The best jokes are funny no matter how many times they are told.
4. It's not a good book unless there is a picture of a cow or a pig so Dad can do the sound effects.
5. Mom's have supernatural hearing.
6. If you aren't splashing in the bath you might as well not be taking one.
7. If you enjoy saying something, say it and the world will say it with you.
8. Chewing up a good book is fun, but it is even better to do so curled up next to someone you love.
9. Babies inspire even the most self-conscious people to sing impromptu, nonsensical songs.
10. Go outside and play.
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