You know it's funny, every time I sit down to write one of these blogs I can't help but feel as though months and months have passed simply because of the new milestones Aiden has reached. It is incredible to me how much he changes between each post and how more and more he has become a little boy. Yes, nostalgia has come over me, and every time I start writing a new blog I can't help but remember when I first started this website, sharing the joys of the little peanut that grew.
Now, beyond my sentimental state, Aiden has been an absolute riot this past month. Since my school schedule is so jammed packed (I pack all of my classes on Tuesday and Thursday) I worry about making sure our days together are full of fun and memorable activities. On top of it my mother has been so gracious as to meet me every Tuesday for lunch so that I may fill my two free hours in the day with my little man. Well a couple of weeks ago we went to Route 66 Diner for a normal Tuesday lunch. However, in Aiden's world it was anything from normal. That is because on this day he had his very first crush! After our waitress came up to take our drink orders Aiden looked at me wide eyed and asked me, "Mama is she a princess?" That sweet thought was followed by him trying to ask her, but becoming so shy that he would bury his blushing face into my arms anytime she'd come near. Then when he did get up the nerve to ask her she replied with, "Yes I'm a diner princess." To which he replied, "No you're a bluuuuueee princess (she was wearing blue)." After he become more comfortable with his princess he would yell anytime she would walk away "Come back princess, come back!" What was more was how genuinely sincere he was in his discovery of her. Her response to him was just as heart warming (I mean come on what woman doesn't want to be called a princess so sincerely by a little child?), she brought him a special Route 66 pin and was so kind to him.
This of course, is not the only run in Aiden has had with women in the past few weeks though. In fact, just yesterday, while at Target Aiden found his next love. This time she was slightly younger, probably about a year and half. Her family was in front of us in the check out line and Aiden kept telling her, "Hi baby, hi pretty baby." Frustrated with her lack of response to her (she had a binky in her mouth) he asked her "Hey are you a baby or are you a dinosaur?" What's more is he was seriously waiting for a response and finally looked to her father who laughingly replied "She's a dinosaur." Ok well you would have thought the kid just discovered gold, his look of amazement as his voice let out this "oooooh" was absolutely priceless. Thank you man in Target - you completely astonished my son and now holds the hope that other children are dinosaurs.
This month we've also made a strong effort to be staying really active. Aiden is still in gymnastics but we're also enjoying the nice weather, taking walks and riding bikes and scooters. Beyond that we're also keeping him occupied with going golfing, bowling (note the hilarious toddler bowling shoes), to Lobo games and trips to the playgrounds, museums, and zoo.
Somewhere in the midst of our crazy schedules Aiden has become very vocal, in a good way, about things he does and doesn't want. What is more is the maturity of the words he is saying just cracks me up. For instance, while pouring his morning glass of milk I was told, ever so kindly "That's enough mama, thank you." Mr. Manners has made his way into this house and I couldn't be more pleased. Of course on the flip side of that, his two year old moments have also become much more rational in a way. Though his first reaction is usually an irate sense of "WHY" he is quick to calm down to use his words to explain what it is he wants. I just hope we can keep this up!
Alright well it is Monday, which means it's time to decide what fun adventure we're going to partake in today. Hope everyone is well!
