Please Let This Be a Phase

This week, I have to keep reminding myself how lucky I am.

It's been a trying few days as T Junior is sick and going through a what I hope is a phase. Mr. T Googled "10-month-old" and "nap" the other day, and showed me that we aren't alone. The results were filled with words like "tantrum" and "screaming" and "won't sleep."

So, tonight, I am focusing on some of the moments I AM enjoying with my pre-toddler.

I love...

...how every single time we read the farm animal noises board book, T Junior grasps the page with the "pink piggy," pulls it to his open mouth and gives that oinker a sloppy, slimy kiss.

...that his eyes widen in exitement when I sing "Down by the Bay."

...that he makes Mr. T give "Diddeh" (Tigger) several good-night kisses every night.

...how he says "wooooooom" (zoom) when a car zips by.

...when T Junior grooves to children's tunes in his car seat.

...that he shares my fondness for "buh" (books) -- for the time being anyway.

...how he makes waves in the tub by frog-kicking his short, thick legs.

...that he uses his entire body to give the dogs hugs.

What are some of the ways you "love" your child when they scream and arch their back in a ridiculous fit of baby fury?