"Pat It"

Truman is so sweet when I am putting him to bed. We always read three books and then I sing to him. Usually, after the first song and from there on, he says "more song" and wants me to keep singing a new song. Occasionally, he will say "no, no, no" if he doesn't like the song or the way I am singing. There have been a couple of times where he says "bed" when I guess he is tired of hearing me belt out some tunes.

Lately, he has also been very interested in me patting him. So, while I sing to him, I will pat him on the back. Then, once I put him in his bed, he continues to want me to pat him. He will start patting his bottom to show me exactly what he wants. It is too cute! Sometimes he will then roll over to his back and say "bye-bye mama"! What a big boy!

The patting has carried over into the day....there are times when I am cooking in the kitchen(ette) and he says "pat" and will come pat me on the leg. Other times, Ruben (his boy-doll/dinosaur), his puppy or even Astro need a "pat".