list archived july 2006.

• he is 2 and a half, and knows: his alphabet, the jewish alphabet, how to count to 10, basic colors, basic sign language, all of the two dozen characters in "thomas the tank engine" series, and how to open the fridge. the kid is genius.
• he doesn't throw tantrums or cryfests just because.
• he has a sense of humor.
• he likes to be active and not watch TV all the time.
• he dances.
• he's starting to talk in full blown sentences.
• the view from the back as he runs in front of me, little feet pattering against hardwood floor...melt my heart, right now.
• he's ADORABLE (white dad, korean mom).
• he gets along with other kids.
• taking care of him is like hanging out with my baby brother, when he was a baby. utterly, one of the easiest nanny jobs i've had.
• he's creative. on my last visit, we made a cheerio's robot coat. and it was amazing.
• he doesn't hate me when i fall asleep on the floor from the night before.
• he has to fall asleep with someone next to him who is reading to him. a-dor-able.
• he learns at lightning speed. i have taught him "tattoo," "passenger," and how to put on his clothes. again, genius baby.
• i am so in luv with this kid. he makes me want to cuddle him, and also not have kids of my own because he makes me realize i'm not ready. for that, my eternal debt to you, mr. benj.