Colin: you are in full-fledged toddler mode now. Your vocabulary has EXPLODED this last month. You are saying short sentences and enunciating your words so much more. Example: "tir...tuhl" (circle)
One of my favorite times of the day is in the morning when you're done watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (but before we put your shoes on). We all say goodnight to lovey before you put him back to bed for the day. A couple mornings ago you said, "Momma, nuhnee tiss. Nuhnee bed." I gave him a kiss and then you said, "Da, nuhnee tiss." After Dad's kiss you ran as fast as you could back to your bedroom, said, "Niiigh" to lovey, gave him a kiss and tossed him back in your crib.
You're very into music, dancing and singing these days. A daily request is for the name game song, or as you know it, "nana". We sing it every night while brushing teeth. It usually starts with "Nahnin" (Colin), proceeds to "Da", and then "Momma". Although, a couple of the favorites lately are "RAHsss" (Ross) and "Tehnee" (Kelly). :)
Jumping, throwing, chasing, and climbing are all things you love to do. Jumping, especially, can make anything funny and enjoyable to you. You don't want to go get your shoes in the AM? We jump like frogs to where they are sitting by the door. Bathtime is too much fun and you're not happy about having to get out? We ask if you're going to have a really big jump or a little jump to your towel (9 times out of 10 it's a super huge jump).
It's amazing to watch how much you change each day. You count to ten, sing almost all of the letters in the ABC's, and definitely have a great memory. It surprises us when you remember something from months ago. Don't toddlers have a short-term memory?! Regardless, this age definitely has its struggles. But along with that comes some incredibly wonderful moments. You are such a sweet boy and I can only hope that continues (at least for a few more months)!
Jumping, throwing, chasing, and climbing are all things you love to do. Jumping, especially, can make anything funny and enjoyable to you. You don't want to go get your shoes in the AM? We jump like frogs to where they are sitting by the door. Bathtime is too much fun and you're not happy about having to get out? We ask if you're going to have a really big jump or a little jump to your towel (9 times out of 10 it's a super huge jump).
It's amazing to watch how much you change each day. You count to ten, sing almost all of the letters in the ABC's, and definitely have a great memory. It surprises us when you remember something from months ago. Don't toddlers have a short-term memory?! Regardless, this age definitely has its struggles. But along with that comes some incredibly wonderful moments. You are such a sweet boy and I can only hope that continues (at least for a few more months)!
