So Stinkin Cute!

Even though Brad and I both struggle to keep up with Braden these days, we always try to stay positive when it comes to his activity level. That child is EVERYWHERE! Most days it feels like we are constantly saying "No" instead of laughing and playing with him. This past week was a great example of when we wanted to say no but struggled with keeping a straight face. Braden hates sitting in his car seat. However, he loves playing with his car seat. Usually he toddles up to it and plays with the straps. For some reason, he finally put two and two together and realized that instead of sitting on the floor playing with his car seat, he could be sitting in it and playing with his car seat. When I looked over, the car seat was tipped upside down and he was cracking up as it rocked back and forth under his weight (note: he was highly supervised during this activity). I managed to capture his joy in one of these pictures, and I am so glad I did. Now when I go to put him in the seat for a car ride, I put aside the dread I usually experience. I don't focus on the crying/screaming that will (undoubtedly) ensue. I have been trying to remember that face in the picture when he played in his car seat and looked like he was surfing a giant wave. As I drive down the road, I put that image in my mind and count the miles til we reach our destination and my little monkey can finally roam free.. to play with his car seat

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