The World is His Oyster

At almost 21 months this is what he's been working to accomplish. I was pretty impressed.

But all this climbing he does has me chasing him all day long.

I turn my back for a second and Holden is off somewhere doing something he's not supposed to be doing. I usually hear the water running somewhere in the house and know where he is. And sometimes I'm searching everywhere for Holden only to find him in the closet with markers in his hands...

...or hiding in a box.

Sometimes I find him drinking from the toilet or in the tub with the water on...

...or drinking dirt.

Holden climbs on everything. He's managed to climb on the kitchen counter and flood the sink. He's managed to climb on the bathroom counter and "wash his hands". Any opportunity he gets he takes.

And tonight he wanted water and was determined to get it.

Holden is all boy and a daring one at best. He will attempt anything once and has payed the price for his daring acts.

Even though chasing after him is exhausting and we have days where he sucks the life out of me, I love that he's adventurous and that exploring his world is exciting for him. He's curious about everything. Every now and again he will just stand in the yard and watch the birds which he has grown quit fond of.

The world is his oyster, he has the ability and the freedom to do anything or go anywhere.

I love my son with all that I have and more.