The one with mud.

Luca has been Mr. Independent lately. He wouldn't let me feed him Cheerios--he had to do it all himself. He did such a good job, I was super impressed. He spilled very little milk on himself--and since I was sitting next to him I was able to stop him from drinking from the bowl. 

He was very satisfied with himself. 

We were going out to the store with Grandma and Aunt Ana and I asked luca to get his shoes. He loves to choose which ones to wear, and I try to let him wear the ones he chooses.  However today was a chilly morning and he brought his new flip flops to me. I had to tell him no because it was too cold. 

This was the reaction I got. He got over it quickly but it was sad. 

After shopping and lunch luca napped and when he woke up he was all snuggly. 

^^he held my hand like that for a long time. It was adorable. 

Then we headed outside with our neighbor, Analia and started to clean the garage. She was technically watching luca, although he doesn't think he needs that. 

It had been rainy so I was worried about the muddy grass, but that was all. Luca ran and splashed through the water puddles, and then found the small area of mud right by our driveway. 

He made good use of that small amount.

He tasted it, threw it around, wiped his hands on the grass, rolled the balls through it too. 

He was covered. 

Shockingly I only got the garage halfway cleared. That is why it's always a crazy mess. 

We went to see Sara and the boys the next day and hung out. 

I didn't get many pictures. 

Luca just wanted to touch Nikolais little socks and the red part of the buckle. 

We went to the store and the boys sat waiting for Sara to pull the car out.

After that luca dug a scarf out of Saras dresser and wore it around. He danced and laughed at himself and then Hrant joined. 

Luca has been giving me lots of "charly" moments lately. When I ask him to say "mama" he says "dada" every. Time. It's pretty hilarious--probably because I'm not dying, so it can be funny. 

He mimicks my tone and length when I say "maaaaamaaaaa" all long and stuff, but says "daaaaaadaaaaa." 

Whatever. Crazy person. One day he will say it more than I can handle I'm sure.