Adding To Our Little Family: April 2015

Believe it or not, we've survived two whole years of parenting a little boy. Who knew it's be so wonderful?

Let's get right to the update.

STATS

He's now 30 lbs. and 36" tall. Most importantly HEALTHY.

He's wearing size 24 month clothes and the pants are finally not falling off his hips. He was so tall he outgrew his 18 months, but there for awhile 24 months were too big around and fell right off. He's finally filled that out. He's also in size 5 diapers now. He still fits in size 4; however, size 5 seems to hold a little more so we bumped him up.

SLEEPING

Sleeping is going GREAT. We introduced a pillow about a month ago and he does great with it. He's still in his crib, which we will keep it that way as long as humanly possible. He also goes down for naps and bedtime with a bottle. This is something we will start working to remove this year. The fact that he goes down easily, makes me not want to change a thing though. Why ruin a good thing? He naps and noon and goes to bed at 8pm. Usually like clock work.

EATING

He's on the picky side of eating. He loves fruit. Fruit fruit fruit. Other then that, he's pretty picky. I can get a few bite of veggies in him each meal and he's not a huge meat fan, but again, I get a few bites in every change I can. He's a green smoothie kid. He loves them!!! Our favorite: strawberry, banana, yogurt, kale, spinach, chia seeds, and ice.

POPSICLES. His absolute favorite thing to eat right now.

POTTY TRAINING

Still the same here. He has gone on potty strikes here and there and we aren't pushing it. I asked a few times a day if he needs to go - and try to get him on at least once a day. His doctor said no reason to push it just because he's two now.

PLAY

He's an outside kid! Through and through. He could be outside with no toys and be happy as a clam. He loves bubbles and any kind of ride on bike or scooter. He's got a good collection going now. I just bought the kids a mini trampoline and that's a big favorite right now too.
Inside he likes to watch Bubble Guppies, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, and Blues Clues.

He still really likes his tools, trucks, and trains too.

SPEECH

He has a good vocabulary going now. He can say 2 and 3 work phrases:
Where'd mommy go?

What's that?

Night Daddy (or Sissy or "Pombo" - Pongo our guinea pig)

Go outside

Etc.

He has his emotional days. Usually after naps we have a 50/50 shot of getting a happy kid. Tantrums are in full swing, but he's learned time out and now understands that counting "1,2,3" is an important message to listen to.

Carter is just a normal happy sweet emotional cute lovable kiddo!

Can't believe it's been 2 years that he's been with us. Seems like he's just always been here :)