From this:
To this:
Words cannot even express how much I love this child. He exasperates me daily, but fills my heart with joy each day too.
He knows all the letters of the alphabet by recognition, and can name 23 out of 26 letters. He's even recognizing a lot of the lowercase letters as well!
He can also identify and name each number from 1-10! My favorite is when we're at a store and it points out numbers or spells something out and someone hears him. They're like, "How old is he!?" I must say, I'm rather impressed and proud of him for picking it all up so quickly!
He's obsessed with: fire trucks, stop signs (yep), basically anything with wheels (which he pronounces "wee-hulls" and it's freaking adorable.), Super Why (PBS show), throwing things in the trash and fruit snacks (or meena mes as he calls them. Why? We have NO clue).
He loves reading books, and although it gets tiring reading the same ones over and over again, I'm thrilled that he loves books. I started taking him to the library every few weeks and we check out some books each time. He loves going. In fact, the last time we went I was just going to drop the books outside in the book drop. I did, and then got back in the car. Apparently Daniel knew exactly where we were and freaked the heck out. We ended up going in because that boy was not leaving until he had new reading material!
I *guess* we're potty training! He's peed on the potty a few times over the past few months, but I haven't pushed it. This week he's been showing more interest and has gone once or twice each day! Today he went when he woke up. Tried before we left to go to the middle school. Then when we got home he was dry and went again! I'm excited, but I'm not forcing anything on him. If he doesn't want to try, I don't make him. He gets so excited and says, "Pee?! Potty"!? after he goes. Then he has to flush and collect his 2 "M's" (M&M's).
We're working on his eating now too. I've been way too lenient with him and Jacob and I had a discussion this week about him needing to eat more of what we're eating. I fell into the habit of just handing him dessert and a cup of crackers later even if he didn't eat well. He's been doing better, but I have to keep on him and remind him he doesn't get a snack if he doesn't eat what we ask him to eat.
Last night Jacob had to go to the school to help with the musical set, so I decided to try to watch an actual movie with Daniel. We watched, "Over the Hedge". He was into it for awhile. He even snuggled on the couch with me. Then he played. Then he watched. Then he played again. Yeah. Not quite ready for a full length movie, but I needed something relaxing to do!
Had to post these for my mom. One of the new pairs of jammies we got him last weekend!
Today we went to musical practice so I could take some pictures of the kids rehearsing for Jacob. Daniel enjoyed running around, but wanted Mommy and Daddy the whole time. We stayed for lunch and then came home.
And now the little dude is awake in his bed, so I'd better go get him!
I can't believe he's almost 2 either. Time just moves on. He is very bright and he will catch on quickly to eating and getting treats and to potty training. Love the jammies and he is so serious sitting on the bleachers. Love you all! Mom
ReplyDeleteHe's an adorable little guy, Rachel Mae. Two years old! I can't believe Zach will be 4 next May! He will continue to exasperate you throughout his life, but nothing will keep you from loving him and making sacrifices. I still do. (Make sacrifices for my kids.) :)
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