- He has great manners. He says "pease" with a toothy grin whenever he wants something - namely food.
- As a result of his love of food and especially treats, he can get very upset when denied such items. He cried for 15 minutes one day this week because I wouldn't let him have a muffin for lunch.
- He is a great imitator of sounds: motors, trains, airplanes, etc. His trilling motor noise recently scared a couple of women who we were tailing on the sidewalk. They heard him and turned around with fear in their eyes, surprised to find a toddler in a stroller instead of a rabid coyote.
- His smile is infectious and often gets him out of the trouble he's about to get into.
- Whether he's being tickled, snuggled, chased, or smooched, he'll say "again," requesting you repeat the action.
- He desperately wants to be part of the gang. During play dates with Ella's friends, he'll chase after the big kids and refuses to be left out.
- If he sleeps longer than Ella in the morning, he says "Ella, Ella," asking where she is.
- He loves to drink out of a cup, especially without a lid. Fortunately, we can press a button to lock the fridge water dispenser, though we usually find a puddle of water and a soaking wet Jack before we think to do it.
- From the time he was a baby, it was evident that the boy loved to snuggle. He enjoys all things soft - blankets, stuffed animals, and especially Brownie. He's also great at giving random kisses and snuggling in your arms or lap.
- Along the lines of snuggling, Jack really enjoys his jammies. He never wants to get dressed in the morning and giggles in excitement at night when we get them out.
- Speaking of that giggle... while he can adamantly say "no" and shake his head in refusal, we know he means yes when he giggles in response to a question.
- His favorite toys are cars, trucks, and anything with wheels. I guess that's why he's perfected their sounds.
- While typically easygoing and sweet, Jack is also very determined and a bit mischievous. He's been known to put toys in the toaster and climb the stove. However, while he's clearly capable of escaping his crib, he has no desire. He loves to sleep and will often say "no" when you try to pick him up in the morning. He'd prefer to snuggle with his blanket and Brownie.
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| Playing at a newly remodeled park in the area. |
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| No surprise that the car is Jack's favorite attraction. |
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| Following his pal, Harrison, around the park. |
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| Princess Ella. |
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| Ella and her friend, Max, playing restaurant. |
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| We did some back-to-school shopping and the kids took a play break. |
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| They were such good shoppers that they earned lollipops. |
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| Jack thoroughly enjoyed his. |
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| Trying on some of her new school clothes. |
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| Do we have a model on our hands? Showing off some of his new duds. |
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| Saturday morning at the zoo. |
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| Her favorite part of the zoo is printing a penny. |
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| Monkeys! |
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| Riding the carousel. |
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| A lion at the zoo. |
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| Sunday morning at a pool. |
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| Playing the drums. |
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| Ella made us some wine out of her grapes and even wanted to put it in a bottle. Not sure if we should be concerned or impressed. |
