Here's what I'm up to at 20 months.
Loving: baseball. My daddy and I love to shout "baseball!" to get pumped for Royals games. Something about that game makes me want to stop what I'm doing and watch. I don't know why, but sometimes the game stops and the TV starts showing something completely different (mommy says it's a "commercial") and I get pretty mad. I say "Oh no, baseball!" to try to bring back my game. Eventually that works and it comes back on! I love it.
Wearing: sunglasses and polos. My mom may be the style blogger of the family, but I happen to rock polo shirts and sunglasses like nobody's business. I'm also feeling nautical prints, stripes, and my navy blue Toms this spring.
Practicing: my manners. I know that if I'm going to woo the ladies in a few years I have to be on point in the manners game, so I'm getting a head start now. I've realized that my parents are way more likely to give me something (like ice cream!) if I say please first. I've had "thank you" mastered for quite some time now, but when I combine the two...I'm irresistable. I also say "bless you dada" or "bless you mama" when my parents sneeze, and they really eat that up.
Helping with: the chores. I'm a really good helper, that's what my mommy always tells me. I love to help her cook, sometimes I even get to stir in the pan or add ingredients to the bowl! I also love putting laundry in the basket (and taking it out again). I really like to try to put on clothes and shoes myself, but mommy insists on helping me for some reason...something about pants not going on your head, whatever.
Showing off: my talking skills. In my 20 months of experience, I've learned that there are certain things I say that my mom and dad really love to hear, and they really love making me say those things for other people too. When I'm in the mood, I'll perform. I can count to 14 and say my ABCs, but I have to be in the mood to say them on-demand. I also get extra hugs from my mommy when I say, "I love you, mama."
Asking: why. I'm trying to find out #ALLTHETHINGS. It's pretty funny to try to hear mommy try to come up with an answer for everything. I can't wait to ask her things like "Where do babies come from?"
Well, I've got to go. I see a cell phone on the table and I need to go hand it to my daddy. Helper, remember?
From the archives:
- 5 years ago: wearing a scarf as a belt.
- 4 years ago: wearing purple ruffles and sequin flowers.
These pictures are so cute!
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ meandmr.com
Oh my gosh what a cutie! I love that he is working on his manners too - hey Jona, would you mind explaining to Ollie that please and thank you are a more effective way of getting what you want instead of going "ehhh!" :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a little sweetheart!! And those sunglasses on him...adorable! I'm sure my husband is hoping our son loves watching all sports as much as your son seems to enjoy watching baseball. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute boy! He is so adorable, and that smile!! Happy 20 months to him!
ReplyDelete-Tatiana
We Shop in Heels
Thanks Melanie!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh don't get me wrong, Jona still does his fair share of "ehhh!" Just now it's not the ONLY thing he does :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth!
Thanks Jess!! Yes, my husband is a sports nut too, so he's encouraging it as much as possible :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Tatiana!! :)
ReplyDeleteGosh, he is just the cutest. I love that he says "bless you" when you sneeze. Adorable. And the polos and sunglasses are really working for him. He's styling'! Ben also LOVES to help when he sees a cell phone laying around. Lol!
ReplyDeleteHe is growing up so fast and is just a doll. Quite the stylish little fella.
ReplyDeleteThank you!! :) He's become such an imitator, so that's where the bless you comes from I'm sure. It's pretty funny!
ReplyDeleteAnd what is it with kids and cell phones/remotes/etc...they always make a beeline for them!
Thanks Megan!! I think so too, although I'm a wee bit biased :)
ReplyDeleteJona, you are rocking the spring style. Love it. And you could maybe pass along some hints to Hendrik about "please" (please?) - just leave out any mention of the word "why" as we don't know it yet ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne!! The "why" thing is so funny (well, sometimes it's a little exhausting) but I don't even think he knows what it means. 3 of the kids at his daycare are older than him (between 2 and 3) so I think it's something he picked up from them. But he sure does ask it all. the. time.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! He does look quite dapper in those button downs!
ReplyDeleteChic on the Cheap
what a cutie!!! he has great style!
ReplyDeleteJona is gorgeous and healthy and so active. Happy 20 months to him!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elle!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Ada, that's so sweet of you to say! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! You've done some pretty amazing things, Shea! I loved reading about all the experiences you've had over the years :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Brynn! I had fun putting this list together, it was good for me to focus on the things I have done instead of what I still want to do!
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