Jackson you are 2 and 1/2! This one really snuck up on me! It wasn't until I got the reminder for your well visit that it dawned on me. You are 36 inches (61%) and 32 pounds (75%) a very healthy little boy, except all the colds you've been getting. Naturally you got sick right before your well visit but anyways...
You are still a sweet, sensitive, dramatic, stubborn, cuddly little boy! You are wild and crazy, destruction is your middle name. I clean up all the toys and then you take all the toys and immediately throw them around the room…like a tornado. You love bouncing, jumping, running, any active play is your favorite. You still love gymnastics and cry to go all the time, "nystics mommy! " of course once we get there you hate to listen or wait in line but you could be really good if you would just listen...
You are pretty much obsessed with Poppi but really who ever isn't around you want. Poppi does no wrong in your book! Except that time he ate your chips.. You did not like that! We have to call Mimi everyday and you always want to visit her on Fridays. You love to snuggle with Mimi, you also think Mimi can get you out of trouble and play Mickey from wherever she is. They were recently out of town and you told me "go see Poppi!!" and I replied "he's on vacation." Your response, "Ok how 'bout Mimi?" Recently you got to see the Holmes side at Disney which was so much fun! You were a very tired but warmed up with some truck books. And the Sullivan clan was down for Brooklyn's baptism which you just loved all the extra attention.
You still look up to your daddy and can't wait for him to get home every night. Daddy is really fun in the backyard, chasing, and wrestling on the bed. Mommy is still the healer of all wounds and hurt feelings. But Brooklyn is the one you really want! You just love your new baby sister. It's like she has always been here. You look for "Booklyn bear" in the morning and love playing with her. A few times you have run over her with the dump truck and stabbed her with your rocket BUT most of the times you just cuddle and kiss her.
We have now entered the "cars" phase. Cars movie, cars (toy cars), books, etc. Lighting McQueen is the man!! You still love Mickey but it's CARS all the way now. You also really love Little Einsteins with Rocket. Still a fan of "big one monkey" and while they are all identical apparently there is a difference. For the most part we are playing cars or rocket but you are really into Brooklyn's toys. You made up a game called "birthday party" in which we get out all of her tea and picnic stuff and sing EVERYONE happy birthday. Like everyone. Mickey and his friends, friends at school, Mimi and Poppi, the list goes on. You really love the park and the backyard of course.
We haven't taken many trips since Brooklyn has been born except the big Disney! Which was a fantastic time! You were so sleepy (with no naps) but hung in there to see and ride everything. Your favorite part was the parade with all the characters and of course Mickey! It was so much fun watching you! I know each year will get even better.
You are still a fantastic eater and although you still love birthday cake, cupcakes, or anything sweet, you also love your milk, fruit, and chicken (baked or grilled). I am very proud to say you eat whatever we eat unless it's super spicy. You also really love green beans, corn, peas, sweet potatoes..but we are still working on other vegetables. Oh and pizza or anything like pizza of course (lasagna, spaghetti, calzones).
The sleep department is what it is. You go to sleep around 7:30 and get up between 5-6:30 and take one nap (usually) for 2-3 hours.
You are almost potty trained! Peeing is no problem although we have to prompt you but the pooping is a whole other story but we are getting there.
Now you have reached the "terrible" twos. Woah. This has by far been our most challenging months with behavior. It's a roller coaster ride of great and terrible. There have been far too many time outs. Very very frustrating! Everything is a battle and I'm not quite sure you ever listen. Some days I really want you to hurry up and be three but then I think of all the great parts of you being two and I immediately regret that thought. Even if we've had a tough day with you, Daddy and I still talk about how great and truly special you are.
You just passed your allergy test and we will be doing the food challenges shortly whooohoo!!
You can say and mostly identify all ABC's, you sing songs all by yourself, you speak in full sentences and thoughts, ask questions, and make comments. Your speech has really taken off. You are inconsistent with /r/'s but you lisp is gone :) You have the age-appropriate (for now) phonological process "gliding" so you often say "wook at me I'm "fwying" (Look at me I'm flying). You can count to 15.
Needless to say a TON has happened in 6 months!! We can't wait to see what the next six months bring!
Love,Mommy and Daddy
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