April 20, 2009

40 Month Highlights...

Wow, how far we have come...the above photo was taken when Will was just nine DAYS old. The above little one is now 40 months old and mommy has been slacking on his highlights. In an effort to not let another month slip by and not be so "Type A" about posting the highlights on the actual date here goes...oh and age 3 has been soooo much better than age 2 for Mommy and Daddy!

• Is asking "why do the bees like flowers?"
  
• Is asking "why do bees need food?"
  
• Is asking why do you need energy?"
• Is learning how to ROCK OUT in the car to songs like "Gives You Hell"
  
• Boasts when he hasn't had any timeouts for the day
• Went to see his first movie, Monsters vs. Aliens with daddy and had a great time
• Likes to tell mommy made-up stories before bed
  

38 Months

38 Month Highlights

• Loves to say "Mommy, do you know what Daddy said..."
• Likes to kick, bounce basketballs
• Always wants to know what street we are driving on
• Talks in his sleep
• 36 lbs.
• Can spell his name "W-I-L-L"
  
• Takes good care of his sister - notice in video below, she tries to imitate everything he does
  

37 Months

Highlights

• Loves to help make dinner but surviving on PB&J
• Excited that Happy Girl will be going to his school soon
  
• Can't wait for the next holiday
• Recently went on, and enjoyed, many rides at Discovery Kingdom
• Dressing himself

3 Years Old!

35 Months

35 Month Highlights

• Has real conversations
• Takes/wants any toy that his sister is playing with
• Song of the months is: Bah Bah Black Sheep
• Still loves stickers
• Knows where all his relatives live
• Wanting to color/draw more

34 Months

34 Month Highlights

• LOVES to sing the A-B-C song
• Wants to know where people live
• Calls his sister "Happy Girl"
• Loves stickers
• Very good at playing catch with Daddy
• Loves to play with all of his cousins - THANK GOD they are all close by!
  

33 Months

(Its not as high as it looks!)

Highlights

• Does big jumps!
• Likes to sing songs: Wheels on the bus, ABC's
• Likes to float on his back in the bath tub
• Lays next to sister at night with his milk while she has a bottle
• Quote of the month "Where's Daddy?" Will has realized that summer is over and Daddy is back at work

32 Months

32 Months

• Potty trained!!!
  
• Favorite phrase: "What's that?"
• Loves to build Lego castles and arrange toys for Happy
  
• Has picked Happy up on his own a few times
• Can not function with out a nap...its painful to watch
• Loves "Finding Nemo" and the "Lion King"
• Surviving on cheerios and PB&J sandwiches
  

July 11, 2008

31 month highlights

• Says many phrases repeatedly..."Look at me!", "I did it!", "I like it!", "Happy waking up!"
  
• Has come up with yet another way to say "yes"...first "to" = yes, then "yes" = yes, now "mmhhmm" = yes.
• Doing great in the baby pool, will completely put his face in the water and do a dead man's float.
• Ketchup is his favorite food.
• Spending more time naked than in clothes this past month which seems to be helping with potty training.
  

June 11, 2008

Today Will is 30 months old. That means we are at the half way point of the terrible two's. Are things getting better? Oh I don't know - it depends on the day...and Steve and I talk about the successful moments and the challenging ones daily. I think we have reached a point where Siena is wanting just as much attention as Will and he in tern screams, screeches, yells - how ever you would like to phrase it - to get our attention. I know, I know..."its just a phase.." I can't believe Steve's hearing aids haven't blown out due to the decibel level of some of these screeches. Over all though, screaming aside, Will is an amazing brother and it gives me complete joy to see the two of them playing and laughing together.

Highlights from the past month include:

• Progress in the pool - from all fear to no fear
• Memory continues to amazing me
• Says "friends here?" when we go places
• Using the toilet more frequently and without prompting or assistance - but not potty trained...yet; still needs work on the aim :)
• Loves corn/corn on the cob, water mellon, and steak
• Likes to be pushed really high on the swing at the park and calls that "roller coaster"
  

29 Months

Highlights

• When in the car...doesn't stop talking
• Putting up to four words together and making connections..."door closed...light off" (when in the car) or "sprinklers on...hot day"
• Loves to hang on things - limbs of trees, bars on play structures
• Can count to 5 using his fingers
• Not wondering as much - will hold hands and stay close
• Loves to play in the yard with the dog

28 Months

Do you see this look? This look is saying "Mom don't mess with me - I'm in charge!"

Highlights from the past month include:
- Enjoying the other side of the park - the "bigger kid structures"
- Big leaps in coordination which is seen on the balance beam at the park and maneuvering his bicycle around the house
- Running much faster
- A great day is one that we are typically outside a lot
- Reads to himself
- Loves to kiss his sister
- Can count to 13
- Progressing with potty training
- Lost count of the words he says/knows

27 Months

Note to self:
26th month was tough...

• Pictured above is dinner tonight - Lucky Charms - mommy had done all the arguing she could for one day and gave in...
  

• While Will is talking up a storm it is often hard to understand what he is saying which leads to frustration on both of our parts - can someone please share the 2 year old translation software with me?

• "No" is still his favorite word

• Really likes to be outside...God forbid we go outside and have to come in - the neighbors all know when we have to come inside...

• Highlight of the month was going to the beach this past weekend - we all had a great time and didn't want to leave.
  

26 Months

26 Month Highlights

• Rides a tricycle - around the house
• Saying multiple words at a time; favorite is "BIRTHDAY CAKE"
• Favorite overall word is "NO"
  
• Likes to talk on the phone
• Gives a good hug
• Good with names
• Adores his sister and loves to make her laugh
  

25 Months

25 Month Highlights

• Can count to 10
• Working on A-B-C's
• Likes to scream :(
  
• Has tantrums :(
  
• Still biting mommy :(
• Knows the names of all his relatives
  
• Still gentle towards his sister - most of the time
• Had 1st sleepover at Nana's (will be invited back)
• Watching a lot of the Once Upon a Potty video
• When saying thank you, its not just thank you but "thank you please"
  

Special Day: Will Turns 2!

Dear Will,
Today you turn 2! And the main thing I would like to say to you is how proud I already am of you. At your current age your abilities change at warp speed. I can hardly keep up. You world has also changed dramatically with the addition of your sister, "Happy" as you have nicknamed her, almost 3 months ago. I am most proud of how gentle you treat her and how you constantly kiss her on the forehead. This caring behavior is not just limited to her but to other babies that you come in contact with.
While I think all parents think the children are smart, I think you really are smart for your age. For example, the other day you called one of the bath toys which happens to be a "0" an "oval". Initially I thought you said "owl" but after asking you to say it again it was clearly "oval". I was impressed. Words that start with "O" seem to be your favorite and include "octopus" and "octagon".
You are also working on good manners and using the words "please" and "thank you". If your father and I can continue to teach you the importance of kindness and respect I know you will be successful in so many ways.
Archie, one of the contractor's working on our house has nick named you "Dynamite" - it is very fitting. The contractor's got a good laugh the other day when you locked me out of the bedroom. Thankfully Dan came to the rescue! Our adventures together continue...
I love you!
Mommy

23 Months

We went to a birthday party today and Will had a great time. Above is his friend "K" who likes to hold his hand!

Highlights from the past month include:

• Unfortunately a lot of time outs due to hitting mommy :(
  
• Adding more and more names to his memory including "Uncle" and "Archie"
• Still giving kisses to his sister
• Working on 1-2-3, 1 = "I" at the moment
• Calls every meal "dinner"
• Still an explorer who will wander off
  
• New favorite book/song: "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"
• Says "french fries" every time we pass a McDonald's...(Mommy is not taking responsibility for that)
  

22 Months: October 11, 2007

22 Month Highlights:

• Uses the word "no" frequently - not sure that is a highlight
• Adds words to his vocabulary daily...some favorites include John-John & Mon-Mon, Octer-pus, and baby
• Will actually smile for pictures and says "eyes" if the flash goes off
• Has some new favorite toys (seen below) that he carries around and then lines up
• Loves doing puzzles
• Working on counting but have a ways to go
  

21 Months

21 Month Highlights

• Started a new pre-school/day care (2x week) which he loves
• Has tantrums
• Repeats the names of his friends constantly..."G" and Echo
• Likes Sponge Bob aka "Bob"
• Has stopped biting Mommy for at least the time being
• Starting to understand how to put things back/away
• Almost riding his tricycle on his own
• His knees are constantly scraped
• He still likes to blow kisses when saying goodbye :)
  

20 Months

20 month highlights:
Pointing to ears, mouth, nose, eyes, toes
Doing laps (speed=full sprint) around the kitchen...I think I might have to break out the stop watch.

Words: Mommy (finally), Nana, Truck, Shower, Fork, Tractor...oh and how could I forget his first 4 letter word (thanks to Nana) s--t.

Signs: water, cracker, horse, flower, and attempting baby although he looks like he is trying breakdance.