That's a good idea

My dearest Jacob...you are hilarious.

We spent most of the day outside enjoying this rare, beautiful November weather. Not sure on the exact temp, but you had a sweatshirt on this morning and just your t-shirt this afternoon. Beautiful.

I realized many things about you today. Just a few:

1. You are fast. I have known this about you for a long time, but you just seem to get faster every day. You aren't even two and a half yet, and you run faster than the 4-year-olds at our playdates. This 7.5 month prego mom has a hard time "letting you beat me" now, and just plain losing.
2. You can keep yourself entertained for hours outside with very few toys. We kicked the soccer ball, pretended to drive to Grandma's house, played restaurant from your "fort," and chased each other around for a good two hours before you really realized how tired you were getting.
3. I am so proud of your high self-esteem. You are so proud of yourself, and compliment yourself, and I LOVE that about you. You told me, "I get in the sandbox. That's a good idea." We played with horses in the front yard that I played with as a little girl. You got up, ran in the garage and came back with a crate and said, "This is a barn. That's a good idea." Yes, Jacob, those are great ideas, and you have such a wonderful imagination and I love watching you play.
4. You listen so well. We pulled out all sorts of toys when we were in the front yard, and then you wanted to go in the backyard. I hate leaving the front open when we are in the back, since we are at home just us during the day, so I usually try to run around like crazy and clean things up while keeping an eye on you at the same time before we head out back. Today, you helped me clean up everything. I'm sure you aren't going to do this every time, but it was such a blessing today when I asked you to pick up a few toys and carry them in the garage and you did it. No asking twice or anything.
5. You really can pedal your bike. You just don't want to. I watched you today pedal your Thomas bike for a while when you didn't think I was paying attention. Reminds me of when you started walking, crawling, rolling over, and every other milestone. We caught you doing things, and you always stop immediately when you realize you have an audience. That is, until you feel you have it mastered, and then you just take off. I'm assuming you are doing the same with your bike now.

I love days like today where we play and give each other undivided attention. These days are quickly coming to an end when Josh joins us. I cannot wait for Josh to be here, but I know that these days are so fun for you not having to split time or try to understand why I have to sit down to feed your brother when all you want to do is run like crazy. I love you, little man, and am so proud of the person you have become, and are becoming.