He’s still fairly new. We’ve only had him for a year and a half. Before I had children I guess I imagined that babies were pretty much devoid of personality. When you see them with their parents out and about they’re either crying or staring at you blankly. Boy was I wrong.

I’ve been spending a lot of extra time with my kids lately… and really bonding with the boy like never before. I thought I’d sit down today and write up a list of things I really think are great about him so far.

1. He loves Buzz Lightyear.
2. He’s good with his hands. A born button pusher.
3. I love watching him notice cause and effect.
4. He gets happy about the simplest things… like seeing me.
5. He loves to run and shout.
6. He likes all my geek stuff. Bobbleheads and the like.
7. He’s super photogenic.
8. He’ll eat almost anything… except bread. He’s a walking Atkins Diet.
9. He’s a sweetheart. It’s great that I’ll have two kids who care about others.
10. He has a great smile. He sets his teeth in a funny way when he smiles hard.
11. He’ll sit in my lap for a long time just to watch me play video games.
12. He adores his older sister.
13. He looks good in a t-shirt and jeans.
14. He’s already a hard worker and a great helper.
15. He grunts like an old man when he picks up something heavy.
16. He’s quiet in the car. He’s busy watching outside. I used to do the same thing.
17. I love his nickname, Dunder.
18. He’s good climbing and descending stairs. One less thing to worry about.
19. He gives great high-fives.
20. He’s brave on slides and loves to swing high on the playground.