It’s been a busy first month of year number two for Owen.
He went to a county fair and saw lots of farm animals. He was a participant in the 104th Annual Baby Parade in Ocean City, NJ and made it onto the local news and into the newspaper! He roamed through Longwood Gardens, looking at butterflies and flowers, while trying to eat dirt and mulch. And he stole the show at his Aunt Roberta’s wedding as the very dapper ring bearer.
Owen has become quite the imitator. When Richard and I dance with one of his many musical toys, Owen dances too. He talks on the phone, holding it to his ear and babbling. He vacuums and wipes the floor, just like his mommy. When I feed him, he feeds me, stuffing food in my mouth (usually something he’s already chewed up and squished between his fingers) and then grabbing a wet wipe to clean my face off. He also grabs Walter’s leash and pretends he’s taking him for a walk, just like his daddy does.
He’s getting better at listening too, much to my relief. He hands me things when I ask for them. He stops when I say no. And, best of all, he gives me a big kiss when I ask for one.
This month we were faced with the tough decision of whether or not to continue taking monthly photos of Owen for his second year. After much debate and brainstorming, we decided to continue but change our set-up. So, for year number two, each month we’ll take pics of Owen with his favorite things that month – toys, food, books, anything that he’s been obsessed with during the past 30 days. We’re also going to share photos of Owen checking “things” off his to-do list throughout the year.
Owen was in love with his bath toy dogs this month…they entertained him anywhere and everywhere he went. Owen has also been obsessed with Walter’s leash, dragging it around the house and teasing Walter, who’s always disappointed when he realizes he’s not actually going on a walk. Poor Walter.
So here are our photos this month featuring his bath puppies, a leash, and even Walter.
And here’s our boy checking off his list…going on his first bike ride and to the amusement park for the first time.
