Little man...

Last week I introduced you to my dd...so it only makes sense that Caleb gets the nod this week ;-)

My lil guy Caleb...a very busy 14.5 month old, extremely cool dude. He entered our lives on August 20, 2010 and completed our family of 4. Hubby and I were very excited to learn that we were expecting a boy (one of each...million dollar family...etc..) but I think he breathed a HUGE sigh of relief which was greater than his excitement - knowing he would have had a battle (ME) on his hands to try 'one more time' for a boy. Everything happens for a reason...!

So, as I did the top 5 Reasons why I love Reegan, I will do the same for Caleb. However - they may not be as particular given his age! And...if this entry is cut short, it's because I can hear him babbling on the monitor as he awakes from his afternoon  nap :-)

5)  His baby blues -- Just looking at them makes me melt...super adorable. So glad they stayed blue! Whether he's getting into trouble, making you laugh or just gazing with a child's curious glance -- they're one of the first things you notice about him.

4) His golden curls -- So, unlike his sister, he was not born with a head of hair, and definitely not a dark head of hair either. However, slowly but surely, my boy now has hair...hair that blows in the wind, makes a mean 'hawk in the bath and is a beautiful shade of blonde. It has almost seemed to come in overnight...you look at him one day and he's semi bald, and the next,  he's got hair!!! Along with the hair growth, are the cute as can be curls at the back. He and his sister...my two blonde beauties - curls and all.

3) His chicklet smile -- We've currently got 7 teeth poking out, waiting for some more; but they are adorable, and he likes to show them off. He's a flirt with the ladies, old and young...So chances are, he'll give you a smile, but only after he coyly looks up at you with his chin to his chest. The smile brightens my day and perks my mood - no matter how foul.

2) His toddler wobble -- He wasn't an early walker like his sister, but now that he's fully mobile, on his own - it's hilarious! Dangerous, but hilarious! We've worked our way from coasting the furniture, to standing on our own; counting the steps  he would take without holding on...and now he's a walking machine. He's loving his mobility, but at times, his little legs just can't take him where he wants to go, fast enough. It's truly the best feeling coming home and having him walk/run towards you, with his arms up beside his head, all the while squealing.

1) His laugh -- It's not just a little boy laugh, or even a toddler laugh...When he laughs (a good laugh), it literally comes from the bottom of his belly. Caleb's belly laugh makes everyone around him laugh too; and those who are in close proximity can't help but look, listen and chuckle too. He'll giggle which is cute enough - but have his sister make faces/pretend sneeze at him, have the cat run and jump and play near him, or tickle him almost anywhere and you'll hear the funniest, yet sweetest laugh around!

And, that's my boy everyone! He's a joy to be around, even when he's misbehaving...for now anyways. Loving watching him grow...and can't believe at times that he's a toddler...he's over a year, he's not my baby anymore! So for now, I'll enjoy the little things that are still babylike, until we get to our next chapter.

T.