To: Me

He's been teething for a century.

Cutting his first "two-year" molar on the bottom.

His gums around all 4 molars are swollen to the size of mini-grapes.

Seriously though, it's been a solid 3 weeks of exceptional behavior...

and not that, "Wow isn't he exceptional?" kind of behavior.

I need to see his smile.

I need his tiny arms around my neck and gentle pats on my back.

I want more of the carefree giggles--

the ones with no undertones of whining.

This post is for me.

I need it!

More Fam

Catching up on the past 3 weeks...

At the Erie Zoo:

Ajay and cousin Anne Shirley cruising in the wagon. Anne reached back and patted Ajay's leg and he patted her back. So sweet.
Paps and Anne Shirley feeding the bear some leaves.
In the messy tables full of every animal and critter known to man, Ajay manages to point out the only thing with wheels.
Anne Shirley and Grandma carefully checking out the tame ducks.
"Clip clop clip clop," goes the giraffe.

Thank you Marianne and Jerry for the lovely day together!

At the Monde's Home:

Evan and "Unk" have their own universe to rule and reign.

Sometimes they're mortal enemies and other times they are on the same team.

Regardless of rank, they are the best buds.

While Chris and Evan climb the tree's highest branches,

Ajay inspects trailer wheels,

bike tires,

spoke beads, and "motors," which are UNO cards attached with clothes pins to the rear axel).

Chloe is a great cousin and permits and even encourages Ajay to get a closer look.

She also tries her hand in some of Ajay's games too.

And to finish off the day, a comfy wagon ride with a mud-caked monster truck.

Oh yeah.