Monday, February 25, 2008

The Boy & His Monkey

I love this picture. It melts my heart & captures him perfectly with his monkey. I think it is clear he has a fondness for his little buddy (which is how we lovingly refer to his monkey). He loves to hold his monkey & lately wrestle with him on the floor. Anytime we go into his room & he sees his crib the excitement builds until the monkey is released to play. Mind you if the monkey is not released the excitement builds to a full blown tantrum...so needless to say, we love the little buddy! Every little boy should have that one special thing they love & this is Zack's.

I know in 10 years I will look back on this picture with fond memories of a little boy that loved to snuggle & suck his thumb & eventually fall asleep with this little guy & be so glad that I allowed him to. Sometimes it is too easy to make them grow up & not have comfort items, but to be honest, I love that Zack snuggles his monkey & sucks his thumb. It is a sweet innocence that won't last forever & I cherish that. I know someday he'll have to grow out of it, but for now it works & holds a soft spot in my heart.

A big thank you to Nana for buying Zack his little buddy!

6 comments:

Scott and Kristen said...

I totally missed your call the other night dang it. I was hoping you might have been in the neighborhood! And yes, that is such a dang cute picture.

Amberly said...

that picture is completely priceless- you have got one stinkin' cute little guy on your hands!

Summers Camp said...

Such a cute photo Amy. Just like that bubble pic you have on your sidebar. I wish Will was just a little more attached to his stuffed friends... oh well, it's probably better this way! *B

Emily said...

what a cute picture, did lindsey do it? I love the bubble picture...that is pretty amazing? Who did that one? That is pretty good photography!

Lynsey said...

That is really cute, austin has the mini monkey and loves it!! So I heard the play date got canceled, everyone must be sick.

Becky said...

What a sweet picture!