thought of some more ...

(And Tommy wanted to add some, too.)

-- How the best way to see is dimples is to watch him when he's eating one of his favorite foods. He takes a bite and then says "Mmmm!" while smiling from ear to ear

-- The way he says "OK, OK, OK ..." when he's trying to do something or get somewhere, like he's trying to convince himself or us (or both) that he has everything under control

-- The fact that he now brings us our shoes, as well as his own, to further illustrate the point that he wants to go outside. Again.

-- That he loves to touch our faces and point out our ears and eyes and noses

-- The way he kicks his mattress or the side of his crib over and over again, waiting for us to come get him. He loves to "flop" -- to lay on his back and fling the lower half of his body up and down in his bed. Speaking of flopping, if there's a pillow or pile of blankets on the floor, he's so there.

-- How he carries his own picture around

-- That we can look at him and see ourselves, and Jack, and Dash, and our fathers -- not just facial expressions, but also glimmers of those personalities. We can't wait to see more.

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I also wanted to take this opportunity to publicly thank my husband. Last night he spent his first night alone with John while I attended the Redeemer women's retreat. They had breakfast at Kerbey Lane, a trip to the elementary school carnival and Central Market (to get me flowers!) and from what I understand, spent great deal of time outside. Thanks, honey!