You started off your birthday by waking up around 5:30. Daddy came in to your room and changed your diaper. You were requesting Mommy Milk, so he brought you into our room where we lounged in bed for about 45 minutes. At that point, we all had to get ready to take birthday pictures with Aunt Emma. We had a quick breakfast that consisted of an organic cereal bar and milk.
Our photo shoot was on the ASU campus and lasted about an hour and a half. We took pictures in several different places. You were so exited to see some cats running around campus, play with a water fountain, and hear some construction that was happening. Aunt Emma took a lot of pictures while Daddy and I played with you. You especially loved it when Daddy would spin you around or help you climb a tree.
Instead of heading home, the three of us went to Babies 'R Us to buy your little brother's crib bedding. Unfortunately, it was a clearance item so we weren't able to get it. We then went to Buy Buy Baby and found a different one instead. While we were there, you picked out a Thomas the Train potty training seat.Once we were home, you and Daddy decorated your potty seat with stickers and all you wanted to do was sit on it. He fed you some lunch and then it was time to go to bed for your nap, to which you were not happy about wanting to do.
While you were napping, Mommy and Daddy cleaned up the house and did various things to get ready for your birthday party. You didn't sleep too long, but maybe it's because you knew something exciting was about to happen!
Grandma and Grandpa Hopper came early to help out and set up the water slide. Our family and friends began to show up, we had some delicious food, and a fun time! You were able to go swimming with Daddy and play with some friends. I must say that you were a bit timid and needed Mama a lot at first with so many people in our house, but you warmed up after a while.
I think on of your favorite parts was when everyone sang the Happy Birthday song. As soon as you heard people sing it, your face lit up with a gigantic smile! (Good thing that Grandma Hopper had practiced singing that song to you all week long!) Mommy and Daddy helped you blow out the two candles on your cupcake. Surprisingly, you didn't eat much of it, but you wanted multiple helpings of cookies and cream ice cream!
Some of your favorite toys that we have opened so far are a moving tarantula (Aunt Emma and Uncle Jason), a pedal-less bike (Grandma & Grandpa Hopper), an electronic storybook (Grandma Marie & Grandpa Mike), and a "shake and zoom" Thomas the train (Valerie).
*A BIG thanks to my sister for taking photos ALL day long!*After everyone had left, we were finally able to get you ready for bed...with a struggle. You cried about everything from taking a bath to brushing your teeth. Even after Mommy put you into bed, you whimpered and whined for a while before falling asleep. I think that you were extremely overtired from the activity of the day and not sleeping well at nap time.
Although your day was hectic and long, I hope that you had fun. Mommy and Daddy were so happy to spend the day with our big boy! We love you very much!
2 year stats:
-Love to sing and dance. When you hear music that you like, you rotate your hands side to side. You also sing along to Feist's 1,2,3,4 song by singing "bah"s and "ohh"s.
-Love to go swimming with Daddy. You kick your feet, do monkey bars on the side of the pool, and jump in to Daddy.
-still love to play/chase/hug Layne
-You love to tickle people, play with my hair, and you have started to whisper "secrets" in our ears.
-You are the BEST hugger!
-When Daddy comes home, you like to be spun around and hide in your tent and have Layne try to get you.
-You play with your Thomas trains. You also love to watch Thomas on t.v. and say "huh-huh" for the sound of the train.
-You still love to have Mommy Milk.
-You kiss Mommy's belly and you like to try to push in my belly button that is popping out because I'm pregnant. When we ask you where the baby is (or your little brother), you point to my belly.
-You've started making sound effects when you fall or run into things.
-You say Mama, Dada, "wa-wa" for water, uh-oh, "dis" or "tss" for yes, and still cough for Grandpa.
-You like to sleep with a blanket curled underneath you.
-You fall asleep between 7:15 and 7:30. You wake up between 5:30 and 6:00. During the day, you take one nap ranging between an hour to sometimes two.
-You like to draw and paint.
-Favorite foods include: fruit, yogurt, milk, ham/turkey, bread, chicken sausages, cheese, mac and cheese, Goldfish, kids gummy vitamins, corn, sweet potatoes, broccoli, lettuce, spinach (with applesauce).
-You like to make funny faces by crossing your eyes or turning them upwards.
-You have no problem telling people when you don't want them to do something. You will tell Mommy to stop singing by pointing at me and shaking your head no. You will also wave "goodbye" when you want someone or something to leave/go away.
-You like to jump as though you are a kangaroo.
-You like to sit on the big toilet or your potty seat to try to go to the bathroom. Unfortunately, it hasn't happened...yet.
-You spend most of your days with Grandma Hopper. She watches you when Mommy and Daddy are at work. You love to go out and about where there are other kids and you can interact, such as the library, school, children's museum, and the park.
-You get very excited when Mommy or Daddy come home. You jump and yell our names. You also shake your fist in excitement.
-You don't like trash on the floor or seeing bugs. They must be disposed of immediately.
-You like to do things that Mommy and Daddy do: wear Daddy's shoes, blow dry your hair, put on make-up, make coffee, etc.
-You have become quite independent. You want to put on your own shoes, socks, and pants. You can even zip your pajamas most of the way.
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