Mr. Independent

Hunter's getting more and more independent, which is so exciting to watch. And more and more strong-willed, which is not so exciting to watch...or hear...especially in public.


He had a play date with his friends, Charlie and Preston, a couple of weeks ago, and right when we got there, they all sat down at the table to eat lunch together where Hunter sat in a regular sized chair. This is inexplicable to me. When did my little baby get big enough to sit in a regular sized chair? Look. He's like a small person...He even has a plate sitting in front of him with the food on it rather than one that has been turned over and food that has been thrown on the floor.

These three boys had their first play date when Hunter was only 2 months old....

Such a huge change from then to now...Unfortunately Charlie left before we got the cameras out, so I just got a picture of Little H and Preston in the middle of their in depth comparison of Huggies versus Pampers wipes.

Other than his love for baby wipes, Hunter also has a newfound fascination with my watch. Everyday, he reaches for it and tells me (in Hunter speak) that he wants to play with it. We've recently reached the point where "playing with it" isn't enough. He wore it around the house the other day for about an hour...

...while simultaneously brushing his teeth. Once again, he's really into brushing his teeth. As long as he gets to do it ON HIS OWN. If mommy or daddy try to help too much, fits will be thrown.