All things kason

Busy.  That's a great word to describe what our lives are like lately.  I think everyone always thinks they are in a busy stage in life (at least I do).  When I was in high school I was "busy" with all kinds of things.  In college I was "busy" writing papers and student teaching.  When I got married I was "busy" with married life.  All of those stages of life hold nothing on the busyness I am currently feeling.  Teaching, photography, and most importantly beign a wife and mama have me all in a tizzy!  I'm sure in 10 years when I'm in the stage of life that Kason will have an athletic event everynight, I will look back at this post and laugh.

Moving on...

Because of all of the busyness, I haven't done Kason's 11 or 12 month post.  You know, since he's now 13 months.  And I don't have time to type those posts at the moment, so I just thought I would fill you in on some cute and funny things Kason has been up to. I know, you're on the edge of your seats! :)

Some of his current faves..

1. Reading.  This boy LOVES LOVE LOVES to read!  I have never seen a 1 year old sit so still.  A couple of weeks ago he started bringing books to me.  He would hand them to me and then dance around until I picked him up.  We would sit and read them but he would get bored in the middle and move on to something else.  Well, for about the last week, he's been bringing me a book, handing it to me, and plopping down on my lap.  He kicks his little legs in anticiplation for me to start reading.  If I have something else in my hand he takes it and throws it and replaces it with his book.  Have I mentioned I am a teacher?  Have I mentioned I love children's books?  This MELTS MY HEART!  Kason's current faves are Pat the Bunny and Pat the Puppy.  We literally read them 15 times a day.  He just thinks they are great.  And I think he is pretty great!

2. Spinning.  Kason has a slight obsession with spinning around in circles.  He does it until he's so dizzy he falls over.  It is quite funny to watch him try to hold his balance.  Tonight Duane and I were spinning with Kason in his bedroom and Kaia came in and started chasing her tail and in turn spinning in circles.  Kason thought that it was hilarious.  Yes, we all spin around until we get dizzy.  It was a fun family time.  Don't judge us. :)

3. Sitting.  My grandma recovered a little foam chair for Kason.  I thought to myself.."the kid never sits still, there's no way he'll sit in a chair."  Wrong.  He thinks that chair is the best thing since sliced bread.  He climbs in it forwards (he hasn't realized he's doing it the hard way) and then sits and dangles his feet over the edge.  Sometimes he even lays his head back and looks like he's a lounging old man!  So funny!

4. Balloons.  O my goodness does this boy love a good balloon.  Anytime we are in the grocery store, walmart, etc. and he sees a balloon, it's all over.  He starts reaching for it and gasping because he's so excited.  Every now and then we go to party city (aka balloon heaven) and get a balloon.  Best thing 85 cents can buy in Kason's eyes.

5. Aquariums.  I know, random, but I took Kason to the zoo on his birthday and he was completely mesmerized by the waters building.  Because of this I decided that Kason would probably really love to go to an aquarium.  Over my spring break, we took a trip to the Newport Aquarium.  Sure enough, he was in awe of what he saw.  It's so neat to see things through his innocent, curious eyes.  We will definitely be making many more zoo and aquarium trips in the future!

6. Swinging.  Although he's not so big on swinging at the park, he loves to be swung by people.  He just laughs and laughs.  We'll swing him all he wants, after all, he's only in the 10th percentile for weight! :)

That's what our sweet little boy has been up to lately.  One of these days I'll get around to his 11 and 12 month post.  You know, when I'm no longer busy. :)