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Mateo looked less Asian than Matilda when he was born. I often thought that he strongly resembled Pablo’s side of the family. But right now, he looks JUST like my dad, down to the Army haircut! I have to stop dressing him in green.

I forgot what its like to have a toddler. Toddlers are explorers, escape artists and generally looking for trouble.

Mateo is exhibiting problem solving skills. Snacks are out of his reach? No problem!

Mateo had a visit to the pediatrician today. He weighs 28lbs. And he is in the 97th percentile for height!

We recently bought him new shoes. He wears a size 8.5 (european size 25)! I wonder if he will be very tall when he grows up.

Its the day after labor day and the weather is already starting to cool. Mateo had an amazing summer. He took his first extended trip to Spain and he learned a few phrases. He is not as bilingual as Matilda was at the same age, but his English is better than Matilda’s was. His favorite phrase in Spanish is “no quiero” and in English he likes to say “want it”.

Mateo learned to love the beach and to eat jamon! His favorite playmate was cousin Marina who was the world’s best mother’s helper.

Now we are back and starting lots of new things. Mateo will start going to preschool part-time and will also start taking art and music classes. He is incredibly active, as you can imagine. Our furniture is getting destroyed.

Here is a great end of the summer picture of Mateo eating doughnuts with his sister.