Zeeke's becoming very good at talking about his feelings. He's been open about his fears, of course, but he also talks about when he's feeling sad or angry or happy. For a while, he stopped sleeping with stuffed animals ("I love Lamby, but I don't need Lamby in my crib.") He tells us often that he loves us, which is amazing but we also hear a lot of "Can you not do that?" when he's not pleased with our fussing.
Wednesday night, we had a New Years Eve sleepover at Jen & Kim's new house. Zeeke's first words upon entering the house were, "Do you have a bouncy house?" They did and the boys promptly headed downstairs to bounce the night away.
Saturday, Dave, Katie & Greta came to South Philly to have breakfast with us at Chyya. After the pancakes, berries, and bacon, we headed back to our house so that Zeeke could show Greta his new toys. After his nap, he & Karen had a play date with Jen & Amelie while Steve went to the grocery store.
Sunday, Zeeke actually fell asleep while eating a peanut butter sandwich for lunch. Steve carried him upstairs, but it was such an early nap that he was up before Karen got home from brunch. Karen took Zeeke to the library, where he was very well behaved and one of the staff went out and bought him a doughnut (which he thanked her for by saying, "Good job!"). When they got home we undecorated the Christmas tree. Zeeke was very into the process and shockingly helpful.
"Lego cars are very special. You have to play with them before you take your nap, Daddy."