goodbye baby, hello boy

It just happened. Lucca has gone three days in his big boy panties (can't help myself). Of course Lucca melts my heart all the time, but I have to say that watching him check out his alligator on his bum in the mirror takes the cake. I can't help from thinking it's the end of an era. No more baby, we are officially in little boy land. The last few weeks I've been taking note of how my baby is growing up. He gets his own grapes out of the fridge, he recycles empty boxes, he sits on regular chairs to eat, he puts his boots on, let's Lucy outside, wisks his own eggs and eats perfectly with a spoon and fork. I really wish I could slow things down. He's growing up so fast and changing so much...but I absolutely love this stage. He's my little pal and helper and although we have our challenges through out the day, we're quite a team!