Big "BOY"

Sometimes it feels like he has gone from a 1 year old to a 3 year old overnight and today was one of those times. When I got home from work he was just finishing his dinner. He yelled "Mommy!" To me from his seat soon as he heard me walk in. I got my boots and coat off and then walked over to him. I knelt down and he nearly lept into my arms. He reached for me and held tightly. He turned his head and snuggled in close before leaning back and just staring at me. He was physically holding onto me and then telling Daddy he had me. Since he's finished dinner Daddy gave him two pieces of his Christmas chocolate. After he ate them and Daddy cleaned Declan's hands my little guy jumped down from his seat to give me another big hug and kiss. 

Then the boy in him really came out as he proceeded to jump backwards into my lap repeatedly while yelling and giggling for about 10 minutes. I think it was the first real rough housing I've had with Declan. Oh the joys of a son. I'm not certain my 40 year old self can handle it.