Adventures in Babysitting (Day II)

Today has been just as fun as yesterday and Luke is now fast asleep. This afternoon we took the dog for a little walk, Luke played cars with Uncle, I made dinner, we ate together, had bath time, and then Skyped with the gradparents. I am amazed how quickly the time has gone. Luke's at the age where he loves to play, but his day still needs to be structured. So by the time we make dinner, eat, and get him a bath and ready for bed so much time passes. We ate a little after 6 and he crashed at 7:45, so I feel like we've been going non-stop since this afternoon. I guess that's what little ones do! :) I just sat down at my computer and my sister Kyleigh IM-ed me on Facebook. She said, "I wanted to talk to Luke! I called you." I guess I am getting a taste of what moms must feel like because I haven't had a second to think to take my phone out of my purse. So now I have some missed calls to return.

Tonight we had to put Luke in time-out. That's a first for me. When I was young, we were just sent to our rooms and when I was old enough to babysit time-out wasn't really a thing yet. So tonight John and I agreed that if he threw his food one more time, he would go to time-out. So the food was thrown and Luke was disciplined. He didn't seem to mind though. He just sat there for the whole minute. John kept telling me not to look at him, but I want to make sure he isn't doing something crazy. I did catch him banging the back of his head, although lightly, on back of the door with boredom. As I walked over to release him from time-out, he leapt up and exclaimed, "Yay!", added some toddler talk, and jumped in my arms. I was glad to my sweet little guy back.

But I definitely feel like I am getting the hang of all of this and I just simply adore Luke. Even when he bites Uncle (Yes, he did tonight. And it was hard. John thought about time-out, but by the time he recovered from the bite we didn't think Luke would have put the two together if he went into time-out). Or throws food. Or chucks his spoon across the room. He is the sweetest little guy and I can't wait to spend more time with him tomorrow.

One of my favorite things to do is put him in adorable outfits. I didn't know I would enjoy this part so much, but I do. How cute is this bear shirt? Luke's thrilled about it too, ha.

Gimme that camera!

Luke's impression of a New Yorker. "What's a guy gotta do to get an orange peeled ova heea? Ah, forgetaboutit."

I was very impressed he fed himself yogurt with a spoon.

Bath time.

The cutest little guy!

And just to make this a multi-media post, here are some videos. You might cry from the cuteness. Don't say I didn't warn you.