Our First Conversation?

While I often wish that time would slow down because our little guy is growing so fast, I do dream about the day when we'll be able to talk about well, anything really.  And today, I may have got a glimpse into our future chats.  We had a lunch date with Josh and when Josh left the table, Olin started looking around yelling "dada, dada".  I leaned over and told him that "daddy had to potty like baby Ernie" (Olin has a book that he loves called Baby Ernie: Too Big For Diapers).  Anyway, when I told him this, he looked at me and said "oh" and stopped calling for Josh.  Now this could be total coincidence, but I really think he understood me and was responding to what I said.  Perhaps at 21 months little mister should be saying more, but this little guy isn't really saying much of anything yet (he definitely is on his own timetable) so this was a big step!

Also, I am Matt Lauer excited about the Olympics, which is always the case with me but this will be Olin's first so it is just that much more exciting!  I have always loved the Olympics and maybe even have a rather embarrassing construction paper scrapbook of all the highlights from the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.  So, to kick things off right, I have a special Team USA-themed dinner planned for Josh and me tonight in celebration of the Opening Ceremony and a red, white and blue breakfast for Olin tomorrow morning since the Opening Ceremony is after the little guy's bedtime.  Oh, I can't wait!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!