Mr. Independent

Parker is 20 months old today and is starting to look and act less like a toddler and more like a little boy. He seems to think he can do things like a big boy and insists on doing things exactly like mom and dad.

He tries to be a big helper with the chores and helps wash and fold the laundry, put the clothes away, empty the dishwasher, dust and vacuum the floors. He gets so proud of himself., unfortunately it takes three times as long with his "help" but he loves to try.

We got Parker a little potty a few months back so he can start understanding its purpose. At first he was very upset when we sat him on it but he is now use to the idea. He has yet to actually go in the potty but he looks so cute sitting there. He will love these pictures when he is older =)

He sure does like his books. He gets up on the rocking chair and wants to cover up with the blanket and read his books. He is so serious about reading his stories to himself.

Parker loves his doggie. Poor Chance is more of a jungle gym for Parker, but Chance loves the attention.

he seems to love his celery.

Wearing daddy's hat

Parker wanted to help us set up the Christmas decorations. He was very good at helping bring the ornaments to me from Nick so I could put them on the tree. He has been such a good boy and left the tree alone and all the wrapped gifts after we told him no. Every night he gets all excited to turn on the lights on the tree. We count to three and then plug them in, he gets a big smile on his face and claps with excitement.

I never got around to finding a stocking for Parker last year that I liked so my mom made one for him. It came out really cute and it is something he can have for years to come!