I'm behind again. Seriously though, it really is because we are too busy having fun. I finish each day more exhausted than Blake. (Ok for real though, the amount this kid fights sleeping is just impressive.) Still, I'm annoyed. I'm trying to preserve memories. I wonder how some people keep up with their blogs so well with kids. I'm busy WITH Blake, not busy writing about him. Well, usually I'm with him. Last week I went zip lining with my dad and came back to a text with this photo:
Anyway, PSA of the day: Adventure Aquarium in Camden is FREE for teachers for the summer. Not only is it free for you, but it's free for a guest as well. I can't take credit for finding this. My cousin invited us and told us about the deal. It saved us $56 and Blake had a blast. We had visited the aquarium back in November when Blake was only 6 months but this time he was totally into it. Blake also got to see his adorable baby cousin, Reid.
Blake got taller. How do I know this without measuring him? I know because he is now reaching things he previously could not reach. Which is, clearly, awesome! (Minus the awesome part...) He also just recently really figured out the whole climbing thing. He used to just climb onto things. Now he empties things, moves them where he wants, and uses them to get to areas previously unreachable. Again, I'm not even mad...it's just impressive.
My soon to be cousin-in-law was here last weekend and she works for Baked By Melissa She brought a ton of cupcakes and they were amazing. Guess who liked them even more than me?! Now don't go talking about me feeding my kid cupcakes. First of all, we don't give Blake sweets all the time. Secondly, they are teeny tiny and perfect for Blake. I think the PB&J was his favorite. He loved them so much that he would bang on the fridge until someone opened it for him. As soon as the fridge was open he would scan the contents quickly and start pointing at the cupcakes. He's a man who knows what he wants. I respect that.
Taylor Swift still calms Blake, but so does waving at cars on River Road. Blake points to the corner and loves to walk over and wave at cars. He loves the busses and trucks and Keith has been teaching him how to ask for a honk from trucks. It's so funny how many people wave and smile and honk to make a little boy happy. Blake would stand there all day if we let him. It's also funny what I get choked up about. I don't know why. The dumbest things ever will make me tear up. We were out to breakfast a couple weeks ago and the train came. Blake was waiting for the train and kept pointing to the gates. When they finally came down he was so excited and I started to tear up a little. Same thing happened when I saw Blake ask a truck to honk and the truck driver gave Blake a ton of honks. WHY AM I TEARING UP FOR THIS?! I think it's just a sign of Blake getting older. It's the whole concept of him GETTING things. Understanding the world around him. Watching my baby grow up is honestly amazing. Things that seem so insignificant aren't. Speaking of growing up, Blake is wearing big boy PJ's.
I need to try to set aside time to write when Blake goes to sleep. Time flies and I want to spend every second I can with Blake while still having memories to look back upon. I'll leave you with a photo of Blake's new haircut.
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