Weird Mannerisms

We all do odd things.

Some people twitch,

some fidget,

some pull hair out of their head.

When he was little, Carl used to constantly have his little tongue pointing out of the corner of his mouth.

Then, when he knew he was doing something he shouldn't it- would go side to side,

as if I wouldn't notice.

Lately he's got a new odd one.

When he says something, he echoes the a key word from what he's just said,

just moving his lips like he needs to taste the word again,

but this time without sound.

I find it mesmerizing.

His little mouth,

missing two front teeth,

and dimple on his chin that seems to be growing more pronounced each day.

That dimple was so deep when he was that bubbling chubby baby (it's true!),

all but disappeared as he went through a big growth spurt,

See, he was a chubby little imp.

seems now he's gearing up for another growth spurt- only he hasn't had an opportunity to pack on any weight,

except in his chin

which you really notice as he does his silly little echo ghost whisper.

Funny boy.

Here is the big guy with his buddies from pre-school- adorable boys all around.  Photo by: Monica Snider