outside

Ben often goes to the door and says, "Outside." There is certainty, desire and pleading all wrapped up into one that one compound word. In fact, it's her first compound* word.

And, yes, he says it frequently.

He really likes pushing the "go" button, but instead of holding it down, he taps it, resulting in a jerking motion. I suppose that doesn't bother him. Probably because he's outside.

Sweet boy, smelling the flowers ...

... and then he decides to yank one off. All boy, I tell you.

"Swing" has joined his growing vocabulary and has become a favorite outside activity.
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* I realize noting my son's first compound word is nerdy. Thing is, I did it when I was keeping a list of Cate's words too.