Hugging, Sneezing, Going Boompey

Three things I don't want to forget:

1. You now ask for hugs and kisses all the time. When I leave the house and when I return. "Kiss?" you say. Today you were in your highchair, covered with milk and cereal, as I left. "Hug?" you said. "I'll give you a hug from behind," I said. I did so and began to walk away. "Front. Hug?" you said. At bedtime it's even cuter. Dada and I draw magic circles on your belly and say good-night. You scramble to an upright position as quickly as you can and reach out your arms for both of us. I love that we end the day with a group hug.

2. Whenever you sneeze you say "bless you." Whenever anyone else sneezes you say "ah-choo."

3. Your current favorite story is David and Goliath. You request it a few times every day except that you refer to it as "Dave and Ga-ith." At the end of the story you nod seriously and say "boompey, go boompey" to describe the defeat of Goliath and thus the Philistine army.

On my watch, you've been sleeping in until 7:45, playing sweetly, and proffering truckloads of affection. On Dada's watch, you've been waking at 6:45, throwing numerous tantrums, and pooping on the floor. Maybe I shouldn't be smiling as I write this, but I am.