Nov 20, 2008

Toddler boy

Sometimes I look at my 21 month old and ask, "Coleman, what is it like being a little boy, huh? What are you thinking about?" I just wonder sometimes what it's like being a toddler. How do they feel about the world around them? What's going on in those little heads of theirs? Well, I guess my answers about what it's like being a boy toddler came the other day when I realized a few things about their world. This is what I imagine my little boy thinks (and would tell me if he could) most of the time.

*Why walk when you can stomp, run, roll, jump, dance, and go backward?

*Why keep white walls white when they can be crayola colored?

*Why sit still on a chair when it can be pushed over, rocked, jumped on, pushed through the house, and crawled under?

*Why watch cartoons when there are beds to jump on, electrical outlets to ruin, computer buttons to mash, toilets to drink water out of, cell phones to break, hair combs, brushes, rubber bands, toothbrushes, and makeup to lose in the abyss that must exist in my home?

*Why drink milk from a cup when you can watch it pour out and make cool wet spots on the carpet and tile?

*Why eat food when it can become a ball, a car, or a pliable mound of shapes?

*Why leave the laundry folded nicely when it can be pulled down and strewn around the house and played on like play-time mats?

I think my sons life must be pretty fun. I have to admit, jumping on beds IS fun! I don't think he worries about anything as long as he's able to use something for the purpose it was not intended for.

9 comments:

The Texas Links said...

Great blog, Lace! He just makes me laugh and smile. Be thankful for the little man you have. All too soon, he'll be too big to jump on beds, he'll help you fold the clothes and he'll use your combs and brushes so that he can look good for the girls. All too soon....

Kimbie said...

oh yes... sounds like my toddler.

Mandy said...

Crazy little guy! Sounds fun and cute, but I know how it can be...exhausting. Good job on trying to see things from his perspective. I was just telling Steve this morning (as I was yelling out the window to Zac who was playing in the yard with something dangerous)that I bet it is tough being a kid. Not that life is hard , but it must be annoying to always have grown-ups guiding you in a different direction from what you thought was fun and perfectly entertaining. No wonder they tell us to give them choices.

KO said...

Just noticed your baby #2 widget. Congrats!! Now you can wonder what 2 little kids are thinking about:)

Debbie said...

Lacey, you are blessed with an incredable ability to understand things and view things as they were meant to be viewed and understood. Your focus is where it should be, even when it's incredibly hard. Your a wonderful mom. I only wish I was closer to see you loving and enjoying Coleman more. MISS YOU TONS

Angie said...

Just noticed the baby #2 countdown. SO excited for you!!! Good luck with everything and I hope you are feeling well. Love you!

Heather said...

what a cutie!!!

K! i love love love your background and pic up top! and, hello!? I LOVE the counter! it is darling! and exciting! yay!

anyways. don't you just LOVE the world of kids!? crazy! but so much fun! eh!? haha

Heather said...

OH! i just read all your movies and stuff that you have at the bottom! i hear you!!!

also, MMMM WINGERS! I LOVE that place too!

The Hubler Fam! said...

I love the updates you've done Lacey, with the books and movies and music...etc! And your pregnancy widget is awesome!

This music isn't here just to listen to, it's to be lived and loved, so sit back and enjoy the sound


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SUSHI! Everyone must try sushi. Pregnant women all over Asia eat Sushi and their babies are fine! That's what I told my OB/Gyn. She just said "Ohhhkayyy" and rolled her eyes.