For the Memory Book

I wanted to take some time to jot down a few of Frankie's latest sayings and actions so I don't forget them:

• Sometimes he will get confused and call his boo-boos "boobies".
• Sometimes he'll also mistakenly call his (or my) bum "pum".
• He loves to fake cough, followed by "I need wata".  After a few nights of this happening at bedtime, we just started bringing his water cup up with us - and usually putting it in his crib.
• We've been working on manners - he's pretty good at "please" and "thank you" (immediately followed by "you're welcome") and we've taught him to say "excuse me" when someone is in his way instead of screaming/whining.  My heart melts when he's playing with his trucks and I'll hear, "sku me choo choo".  Or the other night a stuffed animal was in his way, "sku me sheep".  Love it!
• He loves putting his own "cin-min" on oatmeal - his oatmeal, my oatmeal, Daddy's oatmeal (and any spice is cin-min).
• He's started to become very interested in the potty and will sit on it in the morning and before bath, wiping himself and flushing the toilet.
• He's also become interested in himself - as in putting his hand down his pants - or his finger up his nose.
• Has trouble pronouncing his "k" sound.  "I want milt" or "I want go for a walt".
• Thanks to Daddy's teachings, yells "DIN-NER TIME" after washing his hands and running out of the bathroom to the table.
• He knows what he wants - "Come, Daddy.  Sit down - right here" (pointing to the floor) - or "Daddy - Don't do dat!"
• When it's sunny and he's headed outside, he can't leave without his hat and shades:  "I need sunglasses.  I need hat." 

I can't believe Frankie is almost 2 years old!  He is just so much fun and I love being able to talk with him and most of all listen to the little conversations he has.  This boy definitely has my heart. 

Big Boy's first pony ride