He celebrated Easter 3 times this year. Such a lucky and spoiled little guy! First we celebrated at Grandma and Grandpa's in Iowa with an Easter Egg hunt!
Then at home we dyed Easter eggs and also did an egg hunt!
Then it was off for an overnight trip to Grandma and Grandpa Elam's, where we went to church and did another egg hunt!
All in all a great Easter!
A few weeks ago, Daniel started drooling and having some bad diapers. Since then he has officially cut all 4 of his 2 year molars. Holy moly...those are not fun!
*Knock on wood*
We have turned a corner in the sleeping department. Out of the past 7 nights we've only had one bad night and that was the night we weren't home. He's been sleeping ALL night long. Bless you child. He does wake up sometimes, but so far has put himself back to sleep. (I'm not gonna lie. I'm scared to post this because I'm afraid of jinxing it!) I think I kind of solved the problem though. The night before we left for Iowa, I decided it was time to quit comfort nursing him at night. I still was because if I didn't he would hit me and slap me in the face and scream. Honestly, it was just easier because I am a CRAB in the middle of the night. I knew he wouldn't sleep great at my parent's anyway. It was torture to not feed him because he was so angry. By the 3rd night, he just snuggled up and fell asleep next to me. This continued at home for a few nights. Then he woke at 4:30 one day. He wouldn't go back to sleep so I put him back down at 5 and he cried on and off for 2 hours until I got up. It just took me staying strong and I think we're on track now. Woohoo!
The "Terrible 2's" is a lie. It starts way before that. Honestly, Daniel is a very good little boy in general, but dang does he ever know how to throw a tantrum. He also does "naughty" things he knows he's not supposed to and hits when he gets in trouble. We've noticed he acts up a lot more when he's hungry and getting tired. Makes sense. It's hard not to get frustrated. I do well most of the time, but there are times I just want to lose it! He makes up for it later by giving, "nice touches" and kisses. :)
He's still adding new words to his vocabulary. He also signs, "Please", "More" and "All done"
His latest obsessions are:
KEYS!
That boy loves keys. When we leave the house he requests them and he gets to carry them to the car. Then he tries to unlock the door! I was shocked the first time he asked for them. We were getting out of the car and he looks right at me, holds out his hand and goes, "Keys? Keys?" I didn't know he knew that word! He now has his own keys as well!
Light switches!
We have 3 different types of switches at home and he knows how to turn them all on and off. He still needs help with the one in his room (the old style push buttons), but he's sure proud when he gets them on and off. Oh...and I taught him how to ring the doorbell, so we have to do that every day when we get home. Haha!
"This Little Piggy"
I taught him that the other day. In the past he never really cared. Now we have to do it over and over and by the time I get to, "This little piggy had none..." he's already, "Wee, weeing!" It's so cute!
"The Itsy Bitsy Spider"
One night out of nowhere he walks up to Jacob, turns on Scout and plays that song. Then proceeds to do the spider action like he'd known how to do it forever. Tonight he learned how to "wash the spider out"!
Reading
YAY!!! I thought I'd never get to read a whole book to my kiddo. Usually I'm still reading and he's off somewhere playing. This week he's gained a new interest and will sit while I read to him. Hooray!
Sure do love him!
how can you not love that sweet face - even with tantrums he's still pretty darn sweet ;)
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