The Boy of Summer

You are just like your sister in only one way that I can see so far: you both LOVE to be outside. Nothing suits you better than summer. Maybe it's because you want to keep up with Ansley, or because you love swinging and swimming and getting dirty, or maybe you just want to torture your Mama and watch her sweat, but for whatever reason, you want to be outside at all times.

I swore if I ever had a son, he would not be one of those kids that run around without a shirt on, looking so.....redneck. Have you ever said that, before you had kids? I've eaten almost every word I ever muttered before I had kids. I'm not even sure why I spoke back then. So why should the above statement be any different? There's just something so adorably cute about a little boy with his little toddler boy belly and no shirt. Well, and because I can, and sometimes I'm too lazy to get another shirt after I've changed his dirty/wet/muddy shirt for the fifth time in one day. It's to save me some laundry time, yes, that's the reason.

 

Your favorite thing to do, by FAR, is swing. When we go to the park, you are the boy that swings the entire time. When we go outside, you are the boy who runs straight for the swing and then asks to be pushed, and no matter how high I push, you always beg for "higher!"

 

Even though you appear a bit grumpy in this shot, you aren't. I can assure you, you have not had a cross moment while swinging (unless someone swiped your cracker). You do love to sing while you are swinging though. And what cracks me up is out of all the "simple" words to remember in children's songs, you have somehow latched onto the words "my soul, my treasure" and sing that over and over. Jesus loves me would be easier, I assure you, but you prefer to sing about your soul.

 

Having a sister means that you learn how to do things far earlier than you normally would, like swing on your belly. While singing. But you look so cute doing it.

 

I don't know why, but I've always loved pictures of the backs of my children. Something about that little toddler back and those baby biceps....oh, so cute.

I try to remember to enjoy these moments, especially when it's 150 degrees and you want to swing. We'll just keep swinging our way through the heat, soaking up the outside fun, enjoying this last Summer of Two.

Comments

[MiMi]

Sweet, sweet pictures of a precious little boy!! Can't wait to hear him sing but I'm not too excited about pushing him in the swing in this heat!

[kristen]

i know this is kind of a random comment--but Christian has really nice hair. just thought I'd mention it. It looks SO thick! Also--I've always wanted to capture a good shot of Nathanael's dirty legs and have never quite gotten it. I am sure I'll have a million more chances... :)

[Angie]

Adorable pictures...I am reading an awesome book right now...I didn't know if you had read it yet, but check it out if you haven't
That's my Son by Rick Johnson.

[MiMi]

Those little fritters look very good! Could we add them to the ribs and BBQ next time? I will come babysit any time for that DELICIOUS smoked food!! I'm still enjoying the leftovers you sent home with me and I shared some with Jonathan and Missy. I have to add that the chocolate/cherry sauce over ice cream was awfully good, also! I had a wonderful time, as always!!