growing up fast

charlie asked for a pair of shoes with laces so that he could learn how to tie his shoes. that was funny because he's only ever owned velcro.
we think it was a result of his Latin summer camp where other kids must be doing it and he felt left out.

he's also really gone far with swimming.i'm not sure how they do it, probably peer pressure, but he's now got his head under the water all the time. he's fearless all of a sudden. what a big change.

now, just to top it off, last week he washed his hair alone (he typically hates washing his hair period) and then washed his body with soap too. i did nothing except watch...of course, i didn't like this a bit. i've been bathing him straight for about 4 years now (the first year eileen wouldn't let me near him) and it was now time where he's really grown up. darn. i want him to keep neeading me ;-)

oh well, he's a blast. great imagination, really thoughtful and sharp....loves his brother beyond the beyond too.