1. HDT can count to ten. He skips the number ONE, but the rest is spot on. I'm going to be one of those mom's that has to tell everyone about every little achievement. Who cares. Be forewarned.

2. His newest phrase (when asked any question) is, "Yeah! SURE!". Slays me every time. He's picked it up in the last week or so. No idea where it came from - honestly. It's cracking us up.

3. HDT is extremely affectionate. Lots of snuggles and nuzzles (which are like head butt's, actually). Loves doling out the love and kisses. When we ask HDT for a kiss, he gives it in a heart beat. He loves offering them, as well. Calls them "koff?". Maybe a blend of "kiss" and "love" (my brother calls kisses the latter).

4. My son ADORES my brother and my nephew. My nephew is named Philip. My son calls him "Feekie". We're not sure how or why, but HDT was CRUSHED to find out the little boy at the pool a few days ago wasn't "Feekie".

5. HDT knows the sign for elephant and when he sees one, he gives the sign right away. Put your arm up in the air like it's a trunk, make an elephant noise, and you have my son every time he sees one. While in Grand Junction, he saw a manatee on television. He gave the "elephant sign" for that, too. Not a rocket scientist yet.

Yet.