A game he plays

I love watching Braden grow and see his personality emerge. 

I love to see what he enjoys and there is a game he plays that just makes me giggle and scream with delight. 

He puts his hands over his eyes and waits for you to say, "Where's Braden? Where's Braden?" And then he pulls his hands away as to say, "Here I am!" He'll do it again and again so happy until he moves onto something else. 

I love to see him so happy and enjoying playing with mom and dad. 

He's such a joy.

Playing with Christmas

1. Enjoying the Christmas tree and lights

2. Bell ringing. If only we could teach him to say, "Merry Christmas!"

3. Trying to figure out the nutcracker

Watching him play

I love to watch him play.

He's not doing much... 

pulling them out of the box,

putting them back,

looking at them, 

putting them in his mouth,

but even though those are simple things

he is enjoying himself 

and I know his little brain is learning something!

I just love to watch him really.

Watch him discover.

He loves new things and gets so excited.

One of things I can't wait for as a mama is watching him grow in his play.

I look forward to seeing what he chooses to play with,

if he prefers to play more by himself or with others,

how he learns when playing,

seeing him play make believe.

Play, for a child is such a wonderful thing.