Monday, January 24, 2011

Mack - 13 Months

Mack - Whew, where do I begin! He has a mind of his own and quite strong-willed but we are learning that if we can steer that strong will in the correct direction it can be such a blessing.  We are in the beginning stages of testing boundaries and teaching obedience.  As any parent is aware it can be very draining but consistency will pay off!  


Aside from testing boundaries, Mack has such a sweet, sensitive spirit about him.  He loves to worship, sing and play music (particularly the drums).  He loves to laugh and make you laugh, he can be quite silly and mischievous.  He's very keenly aware of what's going on around him and shows great attention to details.  Mack is very caring and loves to share his toys and his food with anyone who will accept it.  He wants to be right in the center of whatever we are doing whether that is folding laundry, cooking, cleaning or just talking - he is right there contributing.  He loves to cuddle and we love cuddling with him! Outdoors are a must if the weather permits it and most days do. He loves to play in the dirt or eat it, as well as find whatever his little hands can pick up.  He enjoys swinging and going down his slide.  And any opportunity to be around other kids is a joy for him and us to watch.  


Mack loves to play hide-and-seek, throw a ball to you over and over and over... He also loves to mimic us which can be entertaining! Mack even does fairly well playing solo as long as he knows where we are, which is usually in the same room but it allows us to focus on something other than him every minute of the day.  He can keep himself entertained if has a few books near,  he will sit there and turn the pages and look at the pictures and occasionally he'll eat some of the paper too:)


Playing with his tools

Swinging with daddy

Playing the drums

Playing in the leaves at Grammy's

Playing in the toybox

Sitting on the toybox

Standing on the toybox

Story-time with daddy

Making cookies with mommy

About to go down the slide

Eating dirt

Snoozing on a cold day

I like my elephant

Snack time

They must have made this drawer just for me

There's a dog over there

Reading

Well, until next time...

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