Rotten, Funny, Smart Boy!

I think anyone who has talked to me in the last 2 weeks definetely knows that Ayden has been quite the little stinker lately! What really amazes me more than anything is how lovable and affectionate he remains even during his most rotten moments! The "terrible twos" are in full swing now and although I would be lying if I said I never get frustrated, I really do think I am handling it pretty well because I know (and hope and pray!) it's just a phase. Also, I find myself laughing on the inside at some of his antics because I know he is a carbon copy of myself at 2 years old and I turned out okay :) He is such an amazing little package of intelligence, strong will, and affection all in one! Besides throwing unbelievably dramatic fits in public...here are a few of the things he has said or done lately that I want to remember :)

-Today when I gave him a sippy cup of water, he handed it back to me and said "Momma, take it back, take it back! I want juice!"

-We were driving down the road the other day when it started to rain, and Ayden said from the backseat, "Momma, we need a brella" (umbrella)

-He thinks it's okay to hurl things (balls, blocks, TV remotes, etc) at your head as long as he says "CATCH!" while he's throwing it.

-He announces "Ta-Da!" with his hands thrown up in the air after doing any task, from turning off the lights to picking up his toys, or after getting dressed. Such a little ham!

-He is so outgoing--he says hi and bye to every single person we see in public

-He has hit a growth spurt in the last month and is eating us out of house and home! Our "picky" eater is branching out and eats much more variety now, though raw fruits and veggies still elicit his gag reflex! He weighs 33 pounds and his 2T clothes that I just bought for fall are already snug and short so now he's in a 3T.

-He has an amazing memory and makes very strong associations. For instance if I ask him if he wants to go to the park, he will ask if Tanner will be there, because last time we went to the park, Tanner was there.

-He still has to make sure we have our sunglasses, keys, bags, and phones before leaving the house.

-He CANNOT be trusted to walk independently anywhere that isn't indoors or fenced. Seriously, he is like a wild animal who darts off the second you release his hand. I know he needs to learn to walk and stay beside us without us holding on, but everytime we try to let go, he RUNS! He has one speed--fast!

-He loves to be carried (did I mention he is 33 pounds?) and will say "Momma, I wanna hold you" when he wants me to hold him.

-When he hears something, he holds his hand up to his ear and says "Uh, oh! I hear (airplane, truck, baby crying, etc)

-When he sneezes he says "Bless you Momma!"

-Tonight he watched The Little Mermaid for the first time, and Chris walked into his room and saw him kissing Ariel on the TV screen. How cute is that?

I wish I could remember more...everyday he does or says something new. I love this little boy so much!