The other day we went to the supermarket to buy fish and while I was placing my order, Mateo decided to go to the meat department, which was right next to the fish department, and engage the butcher in conversation:
Mateo: "Can I have a chicken please?"
Butcher: "You want a chicken? For your car?"
Mateo: "No, not for my car. Her name is Patty Patrole."
Butcher: "What's your name?"
Mateo (with his adorable accent): "Mateo."
Butcher: "And how old are you?"
Mateo: "Two. Coach Sean says no suck your thumb."
At this point I had to step in because the butcher clearly didn't understand that Mateo's soccer coach tells him all the time that he shouldn't suck his thumb. Their conversation ended shortly after but obviously everyone around was cracking up!!
On Sunday, we went to some French friends' house for dinner. We don't see them very often, but for some reason Mateo feels right at home with them. As soon as we got there, he went off with the girls, Luna and Salome, who are way older than him (I think they are 6 and 9, respectively) and played the whole time with them. Not once did he come to us asking to be held or carried or for us to play with him. At dinner time, he ate with the girls and had a great time. I was watching him from the "adult table" and saw how much he relishes being the center of attention or rather, being the funny guy and making others laugh at his actions.
This self-confidence is something I've been noticing a lot of lately, which is really reassuring since he will soon start preschool. While I'm sure that the separation will be tough, once we get over that initial obstacle, he will be a happy child and will make lots of friends.
So now here's the photo fest!
With Anya, "playing" catch
Snacking away with Ale
Mama and her 7-month belly
The boys telling each other which of the cars parked outside was his.
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