Well, I have deeply neglected this blog! I definitely want to keep up with it, more for documenting some of the incredible (little) things that Holden does every day. I have discovered we are raising a high spirited child. Holden wakes up with more energy than the energizer bunny. He wakes up happy and a chatterbox. He immediately wants to go outside and says "door door door" with such excitement. He talks and understands SO much. Today I asked him to get me a diaper and he ran in and got me one. He then proceeded to go get me his shoes, socks, jacket and my shoes all the while yelling door door door. It happened to be pouring rain outside. Due to the fact that this child needs to have a certain amount of outdoor time per day, or he ends up running laps around our house, climbing the walls (seriously) or standing on his head, I let him him go outside. I stood and watched him from the door and he had such joy on his face. He ran around with his little shovel and rake, splashed in puddles and explored his backyard. I knew he wanted me to come out and play with him, but he managed to entertain himself and then I think his little light bulb went off and when he knew I was far away from him to get away with something.....and so it began.
First, he sat in the mud puddle- giggling....then he looked to see where I was and began stripping off his clothes, starting with his boots/socks, moving down to his pants. I had to rush over to him and swoop him up and get him inside and warm. He was laughing the entire time and was just so proud of himself! I could not get mad, but was rather impressed with his ability to take off his clothes and I just wish I could have documented it on camera. This is the next best thing, so I never forget it and he knows how much fun he provided me, even though I am exhausted everyday! After he was warm he proceeded to run around naked for awhile, his next favorite thing.
I was not expecting to have such a spirited, active child and HE teaches me something every day. He teaches me about how precious life is and that the little things, like taking showers in the rain and sitting in the mud can create such unadulterated joy. I just love him so. I look forward to more rainy days.
