22 Months

Last long haired picture.

Eli Bear!

In less than 2 months we will be celebrating your 2nd birthday! I'm afraid to say that year 2 went by faster than year 1. We constantly struggle with being so sad that you are growing up so fast, but so excited to see what the future brings.

Like I've said before, this is my favorite age so far, and the hardest. You know just enough words to get by, but not enough so that we understand each other 100 percent. You are a determined and strong willed little boy and throw the tantrums to prove it. But, in the same breath you are becoming funny, so, so funny, you are a little entertainer and attention getter. You are also incredibly sweet and generous with your hugs and kisses. On Friday, you gave me your first unsolicited kiss and I just about melted.



Snacking after a swim at Pine View

I hope that for the rest of your life you feel loved by us and that you know just how amazing you are. You fill giant holes in our hearts that we didn't even knew existed. Every day my heart grows for you. Every day I think I've reached the limit and then you go and do something amazing that makes it expand even more. You are pure magic little boy.

This month we took you camping and swimming at Pine View. Both of those things make you incredibly happy. You get to play in dirt and sand all day, and then we jump into the water to clean off. You continue to love the outdoors and I'm so happy dad is going to have a partner.

We also had a BBQ with friends and they brought their babies who are also your age. This time you did great, Eli! You were so nice, and you shared all your toys. I was incredibly proud of you! During one point, Oliver was on the floor playing, and you stood next to him, shooing the flies away.

Failed attempt at a selfie in the theatre

You had 2 big firsts this month too. We had our first mommy and son date, and we went to the movies! We watched Despicable Me 2 and you did AMAZING! I bought you a little snack pack with popcorn, gummy fruit and a lemonade. You literally sat on my lap the entire time and ate popcorn while you watched the movie. You didn't make a single peep and were mesmerized. Another very proud mom moment. You never cease to amaze me.

Playing at the fountain in Lagoon

The other was your first trip to Lagoon. That one did not go as smooth. The first ride was the Merry-Go-Round which you really liked, so we made the mistake of thinking you were ready for other rides. We put you in a little airplane one, but we couldn't ride with you and you cried the whole time. That was tough, to watch you cry and not be able to comfort you until the ride was done. To make it up to you, we took you on a train ride which you liked. Then daddy rode Puff the Magic Dragon with you. You didn't cry, but you definitely did not enjoy it. We decided you were just too young for Lagoon this year, I hope you don't grow up to have an irrational fear of amusement parks, if so, you know who to blame...

 We also cut your hair again last weekend. It grows so fast, so got it cut twice in one month! I'm sorry to say, you now hate haircuts. Daddy and I had to hold you down while the stylist cut. This one was different than your first because clippers were involved. You do not like those at all. Luckily, you forgot about it pretty quickly. You new haircut is great! I can't believe I was so scared to cut your hair. I honestly thought you wouldn't look as cute, but boy was I wrong! I was shocked at how cute and different you looked! It seemed as if you aged a year overnight! My chubby little baby was gone and replaced by a hyper toddler! But, it fits you so well, and you look adorable.

First of 2 haircuts this month

 

This Friday we fly to Mexico for 10 days. I am so nervous and excited at the same time. I'm now sure how'll you handle being confined to a small seat for 5 hours. But, I am so excited for you to meet all of our family in Mexico! You have great grandparents waiting to meet you!

I'll end this month's update with new words learned:

• Cup
• Door
• Chip
• Pan (Sp)
• Tonto (Sp)
• Close
• Spoon
• Cow
• Dude
• Bye
• Get it
• Break it
• Cowboy
• Oh no
• Sup (as in: What's up?)
• Some
• Ear
• Ese (Sp)
• Bees
• Aqui (Sp)
• Titi (Cristy)
• Abuelita (Sp)
• Yogurt
• Brobee
• Gabba
• Leche/Milk

87 words! One of our favorite activities is keeping track of this list little guy. It's ridiculously fun to be proud of you and show off your amazing vocabulary. Every word you learn gets us closer to communicating better. Keep learning little guy, we love you.

XOXO
Momma