The Aidenator

I feel bad for Devin as I am only posting about his mischievousness...and Aiden hasn't been a total angel over the years either-but let me emphasize that Aiden hasn't been nearly as troublesome as Devin! Aiden was just that kid who didn't try to get into anything-ever. He didn't crawl until he was 10 months, because he just didn't care to. He was always content with whatever was around him, so he had no motivation to go and get something else. But then he recognized how easy it was to get around, and started walking 2 weeks before his birthday. I thought I would be in for it then, but he was still very mild mannered.
However he has his moments. This one in particular was right after we moved into this house, and we were having issues dealing with the moving company and getting things fixed that they broke. I made Aiden a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and then the phone rang. I was on the line with them for about 20 minutes in the next room, and it was a pretty heated conversation. When I hung up, I was drained and just sat back on the couch for a minute. Then I realized it was quiet...too quiet! Aiden was just behind the half wall a few feet away from me, and I was starting to panic because I knew something wasn't right. I turned the corner and came across this!

Oh the goober! He really wasn't a fan of the jelly apparently-and felt it was much better used as finger paint. It was one of those moments where I was totally stressed out and at my boiling point...but I took a deep breath and told myself I was sure to laugh about this later. And I'm so glad I did. I know that as long as my children are safe and happy, that's all I can ask for. And by this picture, he looks pretty happy :)
I know that even though Devin is probably already giving me gray hairs, I love him and he is healthy and happy-and one day, maybe not in the so near future, I will look back at all his antics and laugh...a lot! And I know this, because so many of you have told me how much you look forward to hearing about his escapades and that they make you laugh. I'm glad my life can bring you such joy :)