It seems impossible that in a few short months I'll actually be saying that I have a two year old ... gasp! On one hand, I can't believe it ... on the other, let the party planning begin! Hehe.
This past month has been an exciting whirlwind of new words and fascinations. The top phrases that I hear the most often from him are:
- "No!" He says this one so sweetly in his little voice and usually shakes his head too. Sometimes he really purses his lips, which makes both R and me crack up. I'll admit that I will ask him things just to hear him say this, but I know one of these days I'll be wishing that he didn't know this word. I'm glad it's still cute now.
- "Wow!" or "Whoa!"
- "Uh oh!"
Although he can say "no" clear as day, he is not saying "yes." Instead, he does this body bob thing to indicate "yes" to us. He is still mostly jibber jabber all day long - I am so curious what he is saying to us because he has a lot to talk about!
He is still a good sleeper, but admittedly, we have been getting bad about bringing him in bed with us if he cries out in the middle of the night. We always regret it in the morning after a night of sleep with G ping ponging his way between the two of us ... especially now that we've staged our house to sell it and stored our king sized bed. Once you become used to sleeping in a big bed, a queen feels so tiny with all three of us! I know, first world problems. If you don't get his big head being catapulted towards you, his big feet are on the other end kicking you. I usually turn my back on him and hope for the best - ha!
When he does wake up next to you in bed, though, it's hard not to love it. He sits up and smiles really big and throws his arms around me with the best hugs. I love my sweet little boy's tender heart.
Just so that I remember these things, he usually sleeps from 7:30-7:30 and his naps vary from one to three hours. One day this past week he napped for five (!!!) hours. R started to worry about him, but I think he must be going through a growth spurt.
Still a great eater although he's not big on drinking milk, so I make sure he eats a yogurt every morning for breakfast and we drink smoothies frequently. He loves going to the grocery store with me and spinning the wheel at the end for a little sticker. I think I may be cultivating a gambling habit, but whatever works, right? ;)
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| Our grocery store chain gives out "buddy bucks" to the kids at check out and they get to use these at this machine. You put in your buddy buck and spin the wheel to see how many points you get. You're supposed to put your sticker with the point number in a little booklet and accumulate them for store branded prizes, but we just like spinning the wheel for the fun of it. He can care about points when he is older. :) |
His favorite foods include: cheese pizza, salmon sticks, grilled chicken, pb&j sandwiches (we make ours with almond butter), watermelon, waffles, pancakes, fruit squeezes, yogurt, corn, steamed carrots, and avocado. Of course he also has a sweet tooth for things like cookies and ice cream but rarely gets those. :)
He loves picking out his snack from the pantry now and has started demanding to pick them out himself or he will refuse whatever we select. Joy.
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| Checking out what's in the fridge. |
He is getting better and better at using a spoon and fork even though some days I'm wondering how he manages to get more on himself or the tray than in his mouth.
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| Typical breakfast sighting. He has started dipping his waffles into his yogurt cup. |
It is hard to keep a bib on him these days, as he usually yanks them off midway through the meal... even the kind that go over his head without a snap! I'm thinking of resorting to what they do at school and getting some shirts from Goodwill that are a couple of sizes too big for him to wear at mealtimes.
This boy does not miss anything and will always come running to see what you are doing. So, this means that you cannot eat something without him wanting to check it out and usually (99.9% of the time) demand a bite, even if he has just eaten his own meal. This mama is just glad that he goes after dada's food at dinnertime and leaves me in peace for once. :)
His current obsessions are: mama's jewelry drawer (loves trying on all of my bracelets and my rings), batteries (he saw dada change out the batteries of one of his toys), playing in water of any kind with his cups, and going outside and collecting rocks. He still loves reading, puzzles, and playing play doh or cars.
We haven't nixed the paci quite yet but have plans to do so before he turns two... that gives me a few more months. :)
This past month we had to do the dreaded nebulizer treatments and he had his first blisters on his fingers. We went out to eat with some friends and he touched an outside light that was really hot. The next morning his little fingers had blisters on them.
He is usually sweet and happy most of the time, but watch out for those toddler tantrums! He knows how to turn them on and off like that!
Dear Sweet Lovey,
You are turning into such the little ham these days! You love to laugh and to make us laugh. I especially love the way you throw your arms around someone and really give a good hug. Some days I want to fast forward through your tantrums or dirty diapers, etc., but mostly I wish time could stand still just for a few more minutes so I could treasure these little moments a little longer. You are my greatest joy and I love you to the moon and back.
Love,
Mama
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