Mom Blog News: Bublicious Baby Turns 18 Months Old

Not to be forgotten is my sweet Bode who is now 18 months old – the same age that his sister nearly killed us with her attitude and tantrums. But Bode is still holding strong with his sweetness, choosing only occasionally to throw himself onto the nearest object and protest about the injustice of it all. Because make no mistake: life at 18 months is unjust.

I do not think I would be the glowing example of motherhood I am today (just work with me here) if I had had two Mini-Mes in a row. Reflecting upon it now, Hadley’s was the personality I needed as a new mother. My single life was extremely footloose and having an independent, spirited and stubborn firstborn was tough but a good fit. Bode’s clinginess and obsession with Everything Mama would have driven me nuts. Now, I just relish it.

And wonder why more people can’t taste the sweet fruits of Amber Idol.

One of my favorite moments is when I retrieve him in the morning. He is always patiently sitting up and clutching his blankie (because the kid is emotionally unable to go anywhere without it). This includes breakdancing sessions at weddings (see picture) and yes, he is available for hire.

He is also my hiking buddy and I took him on an adventure through slush, mud and snow just last week. He never protests our adventures, even if he is bundled up like the abominable snowchild. Nor when he falls asleep in the backpack and his boot simultaneously falls off, rendering his mama unable to finagle it back on without waking him up. Fortunately, the frostbite only affected two of his toes.

Bode is very much like his “Da”: easy going, sweet, funny and affectionate. He takes regular beatings from “Sissy” and chooses in his own subtle ways to get back at her.

Because evidently passive aggression also runs in the family.

So, this one’s for my dear, sweet Bubby.

XOXO

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