My postings of late have been so serious that I didn't want to give anyone the impression that we weren't having a dog-gone good time over here! 'Cuz we are . . . . So in keeping with one of my all-time favorite movies, "these are a few of my favorite things" about being Seth's mommy!Waking up (even at 5 a.m.) to Seth's ruckus laughter in his room. I don't know anyone who does mornings better than Seth -- Papa included. Seth wakes up with such exuberance for the day, it's hard not to be happy when you hear him! (And when I say ruckus laughter, I really mean it. It's as if someone is in there tickling him!)Being greeted by Seth at the back door when I get home from work. I'm convinced that the entire neighborhood can hear his shrieks of delight as he shows me what he's been up to all day. Playing "Tackle!" with Seth. This is a game we play when we're both feeling a little silly. I say, "Seth, I'm going to tackle you in 5-4-3-2-1" while Seth runs screaming around the house. Of course, then I run and tackle him, tickle him, and just love on him.Reading books with Seth. Some of his current favorites are "Chugga-Chugga Choo Choo" and "Llama, Llama Red Pajama." We (well, more precisely, he) could read books for hours. I love watching him when he starts reading to himself. I know in those moments that he's imitating my voice and cadence, and it's soooo cute.Helping Seth learn to talk. On Sunday, we were leaving church when I noticed Seth had taken his hat off. I said, "Seth, where is your h-h-h-hat?" For the ten minute ride home, Seth then said, "HAT!" "HAT!" "HAT!" over and over while (again) laughing hysterically. I'm so glad God saw fit to give me this wildly happy child . . . . He delights my heart.Snuggle time. Seth is still a snuggler, even at 26 months old. We love to snuggle in the morning, snuggle after nappers, snuggle in the evenings . . . It's great. He gives some awesome hugs! I especially love the pre-bed snuggle when we read and pray. His favorite bedtime story right now is "The Lord's Prayer" which is beautifully illustrated with an African-American family helping a Grandma. Seth loves this book. And then we pray. I love how Seth is learning what it means when we pray and has started adding to the prayers. Usually, it's remembering "Papa" when we are praying for people, but I've also recently noticed that we need to pray for Clifford and Tigger (his sleeping buddies) and that I sometimes hear about the day, in Seth's language, during the prayer. God, won't you grow Seth's heart for You??Last, I love talking about Seth. I'm so proud of him. I love him with every fiber of my being and I love calling my family or Village to talk about the newest trick or silly thing we did together. There is nothing better than being a mom. Period.Lord, thank you for Seth!!