25 Random Things About Koen

1. When Koen was born, one of the only things that would get him to stop crying was to zip him into his snowsuit and strap him into his car seat. Now, 9 months later, snowsuits and car seats instantly make him cry.

2. Koen loves all things Bodhi... and all Bodhi's things.

3. Koen can spit on command. This amuses Bodhi to no end.

4. Koen just spoke his first word - dada.

5. Koen is a Mama's boy. Can only be fed by Mommy, comforted by Mommy and put to bed by Mommy.

6. Koen is a finger food lover! Favourites are: pear, avocado, banana, rice crackers, raisins, and blueberries.

7. Koen's seemingly favourite food is lentil quinoa stew.

8. Koen likes to sleep on his side.

9. Koen loves glasses. Especially Grandma's glasses. He does everything he can to pull them off whenever he can.

10. Koen is a commando crawler.

11. Koen has a first name and two middle names. His first name is a sanskrit word that means "joyful enlightenment". His middle names are Andrew (after Auntie Andrea) and Christopher (after Mommy).

12. Koen has many nicknames: Koko, Koko Loko, Kokonut, Keeks, Keekee Koen, Koey, Squeezee Kocheesee, Captain Koey-Badoo.

13. Koen is LOVED by his big brother - lots of hugs and kisses every day.

14. Koen loves to bounce in his exersaucer.

15. Koen loves to eat books. Well, any paper products really.

16. Koen perpetually has something in his mouth that he shouldn't - marbles, lego pieces, dried beans, rocks, leaves etc... Mommy has been pretty on top of things but we have had a papery poop (see number 15).

17. Koen had a raging diaper rash for his first 6 - 8 weeks of life. There has been no sign of a return. Phew.

18. Koen loves camping.

19. Koen is entranced by the vacuum.

20. Koen is a vegetarian.

21. Koen is about 5 pounds heavier and 3 inches longer than his brother was at this age.

22. Koen likes it when you pretend you're a robot.

23. Koen looks cute in anything.

24. Koen DOES NOT like to wear hats. In fact, he doesn't like anyone to wear hats. He will always pull his own off and try to get yours off too.

25. Koen is loved by everyone he meets. He has an infectious smile that is accompanied by big kicks and giggles. He is so wonderful.