Where Has The Time Gone?

We are 4 months away from LM's second birthday. I know! I can't believe it, either!! It seems like I was just snuggling him after his first feeding. Where has the time gone?

He is a sponge. I mean this figuratively... but his brain absorbs so much information, it reminds me of Johnny 5 on the 80's classic Short Circuit. This little guy, in his 20 months, has learned more than most adults learn in their entire adult lives.

He says parts of the ABC's. He's said A,B,C,D,E,F and then tends to skip around.
He counts. He knows how to count from 1-10... but often will stop when he knows someone is listening.
He does animal flash cards.
He can correctly identify animals, vehicle sounds, and the Disney Cruise Lines ship horn.
He correctly identifies Disney characters by name.
He talks... my how he talks. Incessantly.
If you show him different things, he will identify them. He's getting good at this game.
He is a constant blur of motion, much like the Tasmanian Devil... or a tiny tornado.
He uses his imagination better than some children twice his age.
He loves to color.

He is nothing short of amazing. It's actually quite frightening. We have to keep him constantly occupied.

He is also one of the most tender, loving, kind and considerate children I have ever seen. I know he can get into trouble when he gets bored... but that's part of being a child. If you don't keep him occupied, he will find ways to occupy himself (not always ways you approve of).

I'm so proud to call him my son. I love that little monkey.