My little guy

I, again, find myself with very little free time in which to sit down and collect my thoughts. But as I looked over my past few posts, I see that Caleb looks like he's been overlooked by Mommy. But that certainly hasn't been the case.


Caleb is 17 months and growing like crazy. I think he might actually catch his older sister in both weight and height. He LOVES to get into all sorts of trouble, but he is devoted to his big sister. He is playing more and more alongside Sammy, and is her constant tag along. (And she is usually very kind and gracious to him...even when he steals her toys!) When she and I were sick a few weeks ago, he didn't know what to do! He kept trying to pull Sammy off the couch and convince her to play with him.


He is a goof-ball and full of personality. He seems to always find himself in precarious positions, and I find myself on the brink of one too many heart attacks. (oh and notice the difference a haircut can make!)


He has an amazing smile, and a curious personality. He has no fear, quite like his sister, and has already had 2 x-rays in his young life. (I fear that his future is full of runs to the emergency room!) He is also a sensitive little guy, and immediately knows when I discipline him in anger rather than love. His tears remind me to be consistent and loving in my guidance and training.


He is amazing at taking things apart, and I hope someday he can use it for a career since he's had so much practice at it! He loves cars, trucks, and especially trains. One of our neighbors had a house remodeling project this summer, and we spent every day there watching the workers, the truck pour cement, and the bobcat move around dirt. Hours and hours of free entertainment, and Caleb never wanted to go home.

He is such a blessing in my life! And even though some days I long for him to sit and read quietly for hours like his sister did when she was his age, I am so happy for his curious spirit and never ending energy...and my God given responsibility to be the mother of a son.