School is in Session

If all the changes in Noah recently are any indication, this is going to be a great school year. 

Looking.  Getting a good shot of Noah is always tricky.  But, lately it is really improving, take this picture for example. Captured after only about two tries.  How precious is my little man in his school uniform carrying his own school bag. 

Swinging.  I am tempted to send a note back to his teacher to ask, what have you done to my swing fearing son?  Today, while playing in the backyard, Noah wanted to swing forever.  Every time the swing would slow down, he would say, "want higher."  Strong work Noah.

Accessorizing.  Historically, Noah is not a fan of things on his face, around his neck, over his ears, on his feet.  Today, he put on my tennis shoes, put on a pair of earphones, and put on my sunglasses in the car.  So stinkin' cute.  Momma is so proud of all this branching out. 

Eating.  Food is not really something that I would say is a major issue with Noah, but he does have some major likes and dislikes.  A major like is anything in the hot dog family.  So, last night for dinner I fixed him a bowl of jambalaya.  He usually turns away the rice and just sticks to the pieces of sausage, but he ended up eating the entire bowl.  So awesome.  And, he took several bites all by himself.  He is getting much more coordinated with his spoon and much less concerned with all the spills.  Way to go, Noah!

Loving Life.  The biggest change in Noah is that he is really starting to take enjoyment from interactions with other people besides Momma.  Both his speech and occupational therapist have noticed and pointed it out to me on two separate occasions.  He laughs when things are funny.  He acts silly.  He does things to get a rise out of me.  And, I guess even his teacher.  This week I got a note home from school that said that she had to tell Noah no.  She said she enjoyed doing it because she was correcting a typical boy behavior.  He was pulling the ponytail of the little girl sitting next to him, and when the teacher corrected him, he had the biggest grin on his face.

Probably one like this... but seriously, those eyes! If you keep it up with this eye contact, the ladies are going to love you whether you pull their pony or not.