William Updates!

Every time William starts a new stage, I always think, "this is the best stage so far!" He has been so fun lately (and a pain sometimes!).

Here are some great things William does:

1. He is so interested in everything around him. He will point at something and want you to tell him what it is. He remembers so much too.

2. He loves to help. He will throw his diapers in the garbage, put his clothes away, and get something for you if you need it.

3. He gives the best hugs and cuddles right now.

4. He says "mommy"! For quite awhile I've been "mama" and now I'm "mommy". I love that! There's nothing more precious than your child calling you "mommy". I'm sure I will eventually become "mother" (with an eye roll!).

5. He enjoys the small things. Last night we bought him some winter boots, and he was so excited to wear them this morning. He insisted on wearing them to daycare. He would point at his boots and say "papa" (because papa wears boots too), and he would also say "pow pow" and pretend like he had his hammer. So his winter boots are definitely his "work" boots. We also bought him Christmas presents (I don't think it matters at this age if they go shopping with you for their presents) and he hardly noticed them because he was way more interested in his boots!

6. He is still my little baby who likes to cuddle on my lap before bedtime. We read books, and then I rock him and sing to him. I think that's my favorite part of the day. My other favorite part is picking him up at daycare. As soon as he sees me, his whole face lights up, he comes running to me, and says "mommy!" I love that!

Just the other day he started saying "ok" to everything. I will say, "William, it's time to take a bath." He will say, "ok". "William, we're going home now." "ok". It's so cute. I just hope that he doesn't learn "no" anytime soon-then we're in big trouble! He is also starting to say "okie-dokie". It's so cute! He is very impressed by Christmas lights, and whenever we drive by this one house (it's on the way home from wherever we go), he says "wow!"

I can't wait until he opens his Christmas gifts-although I don't know if he will be as impressed as he is with his boots! Santa is "hopefully" coming early, because we will be leaving on the 19th for 2 weeks in England. I'm going to stock up on treats for bribery and little activities and toys for the LONG plane ride. We go from Mpls to Atlanta. I believe that's around 3 hours. Then we have 3 hours in Atlanta to run around the airport, and then it's about 7-8 hours from Atlanta to London. PRAY FOR ME, PLEASE!