Grandparents were here for a Thomas the Train themed party. Cake, balloons and presents made it a fun day.
We are so amazed that he is getting so big and that he is 2 years old. It doesn't feel like we have been parents for 2 years already! Time flies so we are trying to enjoy every moment.
Top 10 AMAZING things we enjoy in our 2 year old:
10. Teachability - He really is learning so much. He picks up on everything we do and copies it. He also is learning right from wrong, quiet quickly .... most days!
9. His Long Hair - I am biased but it is soooooo precious!
8. Brotherly Love - Leighton loves to help take care of McCabe. He gives him his bottle, plays with him, plays with him, shares toys, kisses his head, tries to make him giggle, like to be a part of getting him out of his crib. We hope their relationship continues to grow more and more.
7. Long Naps - Leighton is out for about 3 hours every afternoon! Though most days I start to miss him - it is nice to have a big chunk of time!
6. Desire to Succeeed/Desire For Independence - Leighton loves to try things and accomplish them by himself. He has started to try to cut with a fort and knife, he likes to put his own pants on, and tries to put his shoes on all by himself. He is growing a little more independant but not too much. 2 year olds are the perfect combo of independence and dependance; He still loves and needs us soooo much but there are few areas of independance that actually make my life a little easier.
5. His Joy - He is so full of Joy. His smile, attitude, personality, and the way he plays show that is pretty happy go lucky. You should see at 10 oclock when he gets his second wind.
4. Cuddle Time - I must note that this is very very hard to come by! It requires a pacifier and blanket or an injury.
3. Night Prayer Time - Luke prays with Leighton every night before bed and Leighton asks for it! Sometimes he says, "Mommy pray too!" It is so wonderful to know that he is starting to pick up on the fact that mommy and daddy pray!
2. "Toddler English" Communication- it is so fun to have conversations with him. His sentances are simple, but very easy to understand. Here are some great examples: "Water Ice Please", "Leighton Back Outside", "Leighton eat pizza lunch", "Bye-bye Daddy", "Cabe come too!" There are too many others to include here.
1. Voluntary Love - It is so wonderful to get a voluntary kiss or hug from him. It is so amazing to know that he loves us and wants us with him all the time. If feels great to loved so dearly. "I love you Mommy" is my favorite phrase!
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