played out

Luke's all over the place with his nap times these days.  Over the summer he gradually switched from a morning napper to an afternoon napper.  It seems that he may be going back to the morning.  On Wednesday, he was particularly clingy, whiny, and annoying at about 09:30.  When I finally quit working in the kitchen and picked him up, he was asleep before I even had a chance to figure out what was wrong.  Today, he fell asleep on the sofa in the middle of playing with Buzz and Rex.  Fortunately, he's easy to transfer to his bed.

the end of summer

These photos are from the end of September and the end of the hot days of summer.  We're still enjoying the back yard, but we wear more clothes now.

on the trampoline/ball depot

furrowing his brow

inside toys are much more interesting when they are outside

20 months

9 out of 10 toddlers surveyed say that cheerios taste better when eaten off the floor

luke will sit on the car and push the buttons that make noise and play music but he has yet to push it around

developing skills

Luke has discovered that he can put lego pieces together as well as take them apart.

playing alone

People often comment that Luke is very independent or that he is so good at entertaining himself. He is. I don't know if it's because Tim requires so much attention so Luke has learned to take care of himself or if it's just his nature. Either way, it's delightful. However, sometimes, I forget about him. I've never left him at the store or anything like that, but sometimes he'll be playing in the yard while I'm gardening and ten minutes will pass before I look up and think "where's Luke?" If he isn't in the same spot doing the same thing, he's moved a few yards away and is doing something similar.



picking up rocks in the garden is one of his favorite outdoor activities




playing with small things in piles is one of his favorite indoor activities

napping on his own terms

After trying every trick I know to get him to take his nap, he finally fell asleep while climbing on the chair.

napping on his own terms