What I've learned..

You can learn a lot from a 1 year old! Here's what Mekhi has taught and reminded me about love, life and myself this past year...

1. Stop and smell the roses (stop in awe and appreciate the things around you)
2. There's humor in everything
3. Practice makes perfect
4. A nap in the middle of the day makes everything all better
5. Love unconditionally
6. Short-term memory is a wonderful thing-- forget about it!
7. Eat several times a day (to avoid melt-downs)
8. Do what you love
9. Be persistant-- NEVER give up!
10. It's the little things that matter
11. Every moment counts
12. Love EVERY inch of yourself especially what others see as flaws
13. Accept people for who they are
14. Be patient
15. Don't need much to survive--just food, milk, shelter, love & laughter
16. You don't need a reason to dance
17. Smile often because it's contagious
18. Make the best of every situation
19. Be self-soothing, self-entertaining, self-reliant
20. Best things in life are free-- hugs, smiles, kisses, laughter
21. Be aggressive
22. Say what you want and mean what you say
23. Be fearless
24. Stick to the schedule
25. Share the best of what you have with loved ones

Top 10 Favorites

Besides balls in all shapes and sizes (basketball, football, soccer, etc), Mekhi does have other interests and they are--in no particular order:

1. Bugs (fake rubber ones please)
2. Books (loves to read & color)
3. Puzzles
4. Blocks
5. Cars
6. Bikes (especially motorcycles-- oh, boy!)
7. Airplanes
8. Hats (yes, he's obsessed)
9. Shoes (first thing he does after he gets up-- puts on his shoes)
10. Music (enjoys singing and dancing)

Honorable Mention: Bags (gulp, yes-- the boy likes carrying purses)