my parker boy

we've had a rough couple of days here in the rucks home last week.

parker was either crying or whining ALL DAY LONG.

i was losing my patience quickly, and told jared every night,

"seriously? how do people do this more than once?" 

parker doesnt like us to stick our fingers in his mouth,

but i finally got one finger in, and sure enough, there was a sharp little molar poking through.

i think i would have been crabby too. 

he woke up this morning a completely different kid, and i told jared,

"okay, now i know why people do this more than once."

seriously, its crazy how the good days completely wipe away all the bad days

when it comes to kiddos.

and now everything you wanted to know about my parker boy!

i just cant believe how big he is getting. 

minus the tempertatrums, this 12-18 months has been my favorite age so far.

parker really isnt saying very many words yet, but he does say a few: 

mama, dada, ball, bubble, jesus, amen, and occasionally all done.

and he can now tell us what sound a puppy, kitty, duck, monkey, lion and snake can make.

he is an absolute pro at using his fork and spoon.

he still loves books and would sit and read them all day if we sat and read them to him.

he loves his water. ive tried to give him juice multiple different times, and he doesnt care for it.

he will drink milk in the morning with breakfast and at night, but definitely prefers water.

he must get that from his grandma allred. 

he is a people watcher. (just like his daddy)

when we take him to the park he is very content to watching the other kids play

before he braves the toys with them. 

 we love going to the duck pond. 

and throwing rocks into the water.

we've discovered chalk:

and enjoy wearing mom and dad's shoes:

in just the short 17 months he's been here, he sure has taught me a lot,

mostly patience. and i try really hard everyday to be patience with him. 

this mom thing has been the hardest thing ive ever done in my life.

but good days, or bad, i sure love my parker boy.