2 Years Old

At least I got him and the chair, right?  These were taken on his birthday but I was going to try for better ones the next day...not happening.  William knows that my phone and "cheese" means a pic and he is not in the mood these days.  

 Well, well, well, this is the bud's final monthly post.  Of course there will be lots of updates on our little man!  I have been thinking about the past two years and honestly it is hard to remember life without William.  I can replay every single detail of labor and delivery as well as the first night home with him.  I had no clue!  Now, it is 2 years later and things seem easier (in some ways). 
  In only 2 short years William went from a helpless newborn to a smart, adventurous, loving, and hilarious little boy.  We find ourselves laughing when we should be disciplining because he is sooo funny.  For example, you give the boy a cookie (a cookie!!) and he breaks it into pieces while throwing it in the car.  Who does that?  You give me a cookie and I savor every last crumb!   Here are our last set of bullets on Budsy:

• 16-20 teeth; I know he has two molars on the bottom but I have not been able to see the top.
• Size 7 shoe, 5 diaper, 24 months or 2T clothes, around 28 lbs. 
• Sleeps anywhere from 8:15 to 6:45.  He is now in a twin bed and so far so good.  However, he does get out as soon as he wakes up in the morning.  Goodbye to the times we let him play in the crib a few minutes while arguing discussing who is to get him.  Naps great at daycare but not so great at home.
• Sometimes William eats everything we put in front of him and asks for more.  Other times he eats only a banana for dinner.  Still loves milk!  He eats meat only on occassion but not enough to even document.  He prefers to snack then eat a meal.
• "Reads" books, vacuums, sweeps, dusts (I do not make him to do this; he loves it).  William has not been into his toys recently but prefers to copy us.  He wants to be held all of the time and prefers the kitchen.  He will help us make coffee, cook, and loves the pantry.  William carries his chairs around or other large items.  I have to admit I am having difficulty with the toy part of the post because right now he doesn't care for them.  He would love being outside 24 hours a day if we would allow it. 
• William is saying more words.  No sentences just clearer words.  If you ask him how old he is he will say, "two."  I told him I was talking to Meme on the phone and he said, "Meme."  He has definitely separated Mama and Daddy.  He says, "Dada" when I discipline him or if it is bedtime, ha.  Bud says, "no" like there is no tomorrow! Also, "eat," "baby," "juice," and "move."  Some of these are the same as previous months or I may have left some out but he is starting to pick up words quickly.  William also copied letter sounds last night.  
• William is becoming more independent.  When we ask if we can help he says, "no," but a few months ago he preferred the help.  If you give him a boost into a chair or couch he starts over.  He can take his pants, shoes, socks, and diaper off.  He would step into the tub solo if we allowed it.  If he is playing with a toy and its obvious he is frustrated I will ask if he needs help.  Budsy says no several times before he either gets it himself or lets us help.  

Big Boy Bed

  We had been discussing moving William to a "big boy bed" for some time now.  He was having trouble going to bed and waking early which we thought was due to the long naps at daycare.  I spoke with daycare and he is now napping about 30 minutes less each day.  However, William decided that he was not taking a nap this past Sunday (thanks 5 minute nap in the car) and he was going to get out of his crib.
  Rudy came downstairs and said, "Oh, by the way I think the bud can climb of his crib."  I then ran up there and sure enough he was throwing his legs over.  Then we had to decide on a toddler bed or just go ahead with a twin.  We went with the twin mainly because William is tall for his age and we do not want to buy another bed in about a year.
  Overall, he is doing great in his new bed.  It is more difficult getting him down because we can not leave him  or he will scoot out.  Hopefully with time William will learn the new bed still means bedtime.  He loves playing in his bed after bath time and I think he sees it as "fun" more than a place to sleep.

First Tummy Virus for the Bud

This is how it went down...

  Budsy has had a tough week with going to bed too late and waking up extremely early.  We were getting frustrated, tired, and brainstorming what had changed.  On Wednesday night he threw up and we figured it was because he was being so restless in his crib.  Well, he did okay Thursday but was still having issues going to bed and woke up this AM around 5:30.  Eeks!!
  He also woke up screaming which is not normal at all and it took awhile for him to calm down.  Finally William started watching Mickey and began acting normal once again.  Not long after leaving Rudy calls me and said (nonchalantly) that he threw up.  Later on in the evening Rudy said it was a lot and he probably should not have gone to school.  Awesome!
  Rudy picked him up and needed sick supplies but with a vomiting bud I suggested he let me go after work.  Nah, he went and notice the pic of our friend...he puked all over my car less then 5 minutes after this...womp, womp.  Live and learn!  William vomited a couple of more times and Rudy handled it like a pro.  I missed every episode and I'm thankful because it would have broke my heart.  He seems to be better but not 100% bud yet.

William vs. Cereal

Well...I gave my bud fruit loops for dinner and he was content eating like a normal person until...

He moved the fruit loops to the plate and ate them with his hands. Of course they were mushy at that point but he loved it. And the bagel you see he only touched long enough to move out of his way.

23 Months

Hopefully his 2 year old picture in the chair will be perfection because this past year has been pretty comical.

 

  Let me begin by saying what all moms say, "Are you almost a 2 year old?"  I just looked at the date and thought to myself, he is 23 months old in 2 days, what?  As of right now he is refusing to sleep, William is a great sleeper and I do not know what his deal is this evening.  I usually begin these monthly updates a week or so before so I can remember everything.  Well, not the case being that today is the 3rd. 
  I better enjoy these next two monthly updates because I will no longer being doing monthly posts after 2.  Of course, there will be updates on our Bud but not planned each month.  This is where we are at 23 months old:

• Lots of teeth-I did see another molar coming in the other day.  I believe there are 6 across the top and bottom.
• 24 months or 2T clothes and Size 5 diaper day and night (could fit in 4 still; jumped the gun on that one)
• Between 27 and 29 lbs. which has not really changed in months.
• Size 7 shoe
• Beautiful, straight blonde hair and big, blue eyes
• Bedtime around 8pm and awake around 7pm.  Naps between 1 and 2 hours.  William naps longer at daycare or so his sheet tells us every day.  He also eats better there, ugh!! 
• Speaking of eats our man ate his first McDonald's happy meal cheeseburger style.  He loved it!  Judge, judge because I am fine with him eating that on occassion.  Do you see his weight?  He loves fruits and veges; the boy needs a cheeseburger.  Not to mention his Mommy and Daddy love some fast food so of course our bud is jumping on that wagon.  My saying is, "moderation."  William also enjoys a nice bowl of soup, peaches, bananas, muffins, peas and carrots.  He has even started eating toast. 
• Uses utensils better than me.  Started dumping food out when done--me screaming--why??
• Picked up a few new words and I am not looking back to see if he has said them before so we have-"cheese," "eat" (only when prompted), "Elmo," "no" (not consistent), and maybe another one on occassion but not enough for me to note.  William has no issue with hearing us because he grunts but when we say what he wants he nods.  For example, he likes his food in bowls so he points at his food and cabinet because he needs a bowl.  We will ask, "Do you need a bowl?" He nods.  Anywho, we try and try.  William will speak when he wants to and I feel as long as he picks up new words we are on the right track.
• Getting closer to potty training.  He knows what is done on the toilet, points to his diaper when he goes and lays on changing pad.  I can say, "Go lay on your monkey (on his pad)" and he will prance over (most of the time) and lay down for a change. 
• Not a fan of the carseat and I pray our next kid will be.  Both of my dogs hated the car; is that sign that all my kids will?  Ha.  We do not use the stroller much anymore.  William is a good walker but not a hand holder (fits are thrown). 
• He pokes you with his little finger, you turn around, and he looks like he just stole a cookie.  The expression is priceless.  William has now starting closing his mouth for kisses, loves a good morning hug, and will share food that he tasted but does not care for.