Linus has fallen in love with his backpack. It is one that Lyz got him in Paris for his first birthday. Sometimes he wears it just to wear it. Other times we pack it with a few little toys and a book to take along when he will likely need a bit of entertainment, like at my doctor appointments. On our way back from our little road trip last Sunday he insisted on having it on his lap, even though I thought that might become uncomfortable. What do mothers know about such things?!
On Sunday we went up into the mountains to the Estes Elk Festival. The elk come hang out for rutting season. We took a little bus trip around town to see elk hanging out in people's yards and on a golf course. At the actual festival, Linus enjoyed seeing a turkey vulture up close at a talk on raptors. While we had our picnic lunch, the elk bugling contest was going on. People were competing to have the best elk noise renditions. Linus would mimic the sounds while eating his sandwich. I think we could have entered him in the contest and he would have won something.
I haven't been blogging because we've been so busy and Linus doesn't always nap very long. Plus, my fibromyalgia drags me down.
I read about making little kids some fun sacks, which are filled with interesting things to play with at boring appointments, like when mama is getting her car's oil change. I thought I'd make a couple of draw string bags with fabric from my stash and put things in them that would be fun. One thing I reserve for when I'm desperate to occupy him is giving him my wallet. He loves pulling out my debit card, coffee shop punch cards, business cards, etc. If anyone has an old wallet they aren't using anymore, can I have it for him? The idea is to rotate out the bags so each time you rely on one, the contents seem exciting.
Linus is saying some more words. On our walk the other day he pointed to a city bus and said, "Bus." Another time he pointed at my teapot necklace and said, "Teapot." He continues to adore books. As soon as he is done with breakfast, he pulls me away to read books, even if I'm still eating.
He had his 18-month well baby check up yesterday. I loved the clinic. Linus checked out as healthy. He has dropped down to being in the 20th percentile for weight. That explains why his pants fall down, even though they are the right size for the length.
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Has it been 18 months already? Glad to know he's healthy.
As for the pants falling, that's in fashion nowadays for the boys. However in Atlanta, they're trying to make it illegal to show your underwear in public.
If Linus ever comes to visit me Atlanta, he may want to get pants that fit.
It's such fun to see what objects Linus attaches himself to...a new one each week, it seems. Juniper is just beginning to play with toys, and it's fun to see her show preferences for some over others.
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