All About Alex...

On a much calmer note... let's talk about Alex

Alex is a child that if he had his way.. he would be held ALL day long - if you walk into our house and are willing to hold Alex.. he will gladly let you!!

Alex is a calm toddler - he does love to run and yell but just on a much lighter and quieter note.

He is a thinker. Instead of just climbing on the couch or chair.. he will stand there and think about it first - contemplating whether it's a good idea or not. I am sure watching his brother Ian literally diving onto the couch and then falling off because he didn't quite get the landing down helps with the decision process - I think he just figures it's not worth it.

Alex is one that will sit and play with toys for a good period of time. He also loves to be read to... but he hates it when I am done reading the book. Right now Brown Bear is a favorite but soon as I finish the last page - Alex starts crying and puts his head down on the floor - he gets that upset when the book is finished.. so I will read it again and he will be all happy again until that last page - it really is quite funny!!!

Alex tends to always be cold... he hates having his diaper changed in the morning because he is so nice and warm in his pj's and soon I go to change.. he throws a little bit of a fit and his bottom lip starts to quiver because he is so cold.

He loves to go to sleep - at night when it is time for bed - if I take Ian into the bedroom first.. Alex will grab his blankie and follow me and will wait by his crib.. this child LOVES to sleep and he never puts up a fuss going to bed - he is so happy when I put him down!

He doesn't "talk" much... can't get him to say a word but he will hold up one finger when I ask him how old he is. He also knows what a kitty says. He also loves to pull faces - he is so funny in his own quiet way!!

His new thing is that he loves to color - I give him a piece of blank paper and a couple of crayons and he will sit and color - it is so much fun to watch!! I did try with with Ian but all he did was put the crayon in him mouth and took off running. Anyway... I saved Alex's first scribbles - so cute!!

Alex is a BIG daddy's boy... Ian is a Momma's boy. Mike and I had it once where the twins woke up from their nap - Mike and I both went in their room... I went and got Alex and Mike got Ian. We both went into the living room and I sat on the couch with Alex.. Mike sat in the chair with Ian - both at the same time squirmed down from our laps and walked over to the other parents. Ian crawled up on my lap and Alex crawled up on Mike's.. we both just laughed!! It has been this way since day one!!

Alex is a good eater... he never never ever spits anything out. He will try ANYTHING! And.. he is a clean eater unlike his brother. He doesn't like to be messy and there is not much that you have to wipe off his hands and face after a meal. He doesn't eat as much as Ian but he is willing to try anything so I love that! As you can see in the picture - Alex eats with his head leaning on one hand - like he is bored.. where next to him sits Ian with his messy hair sticking straight up with food all over the place. Complete opposites!! I love it!

Alex is just a fun kid... we love him so much and are again blessed everyday with him in our lives!

So... do you think my husband will freak out when my next post will be "all about Mike"??