Toddlers Creed

I saw this on another blog today... I agree.

Toddler's Creed

If it is on, I must turn it off.
If it is off, I must turn it on.
If it is folded, I must unfold it.
If it is a liquid, it must be shaken, then spilled.
If it a solid, it must be crumbled, chewed or smeared.
If it is high, it must be reached.
If it is shelved, it must be unshelved.
If it is pointed, it must be run with at top speed.
If it has leaves, they must be picked.
If it is plugged, it must be unplugged.
If it is not trash, it must be thrown away.
If it is in the trash, it must be removed, inspected, and thrown on the floor.
If it is closed, it must be opened.
If it does not open, it must be screamed at.
If it has drawers, they must be rifled.
If it is a pencil, it must write on the refrigerator, monitor, or table.
If it is full, it will be more interesting emptied.
If it is empty, it will be more interesting full.
If it is a pile of dirt, it must be laid upon.
If it is stroller, it must under no circumstances be ridden in without protest. It must be pushed by me instead.
If it has a flat surface, it must be banged upon.
If Mommy's hands are full, I must be carried.
If Mommy is in a hurry and wants to carry me, I must walk alone.
If it is paper, it must be torn.
If it has buttons, they must be pressed.
If the volume is low, it must go high.
If it is toilet paper, it must be unrolled on the floor.
If it is a drawer, it must be pulled upon.
If it is a toothbrush, it must be inserted into my mouth.
If it has a faucet, it must be turned on at full force.
If it is a phone, I must talk to it.
If it is a bug, it must be swallowed.
If it doesn't stay on my spoon, it must be dropped on the floor.
If it is not food, it must be tasted.
If it is food, it must not be tasted.
If it is dry, it must be made wet with drool, milk, or toilet water.
If it is a carseat, it must be protested with an arched back.

If it is Mommy (or Daddy), it must be hugged...

I am toddler!

You love a good song

Happy Birthday to YOU from Melanie Lafeen on Vimeo.

2 year stats and a video

We just got home from your 2 year check up.

Weight 29lbs (62nd %)
Height: 36 inches (85th %)
Head: 19inches (37th %)

I've heard that if you double their height as a 2 year old, it's a good estimate of how tall they'll be as an adult, which would be around 6 feet. Not too bad, especially given your dad's family (that's a bit on the short side for my family).

You're right on target (or ahead) in all of the developmental milestones, except for verbal. Which is to say, our doctor didn't even ask me any of those questions, because she already knew you are pretty advanced for your age when it comes to that area. I feel bad that you hate the doctor so much. You get so anxious and sad, even when she's looking over me. I hope you grow out of that soon. You're all caught up on vaccinations until school, so if we can keep you from any more accidents, you shouldn't have any reason to dislike doctors for at least a couple of years.

Untitled from Melanie Lafeen on Vimeo.

Look who's TWO!

I can't believe you're two years old! On the other hand, I've been referring to you as our 2 year old for so long, it doesn't seem that strange.

You are still so much fun and full of life. You learn new things everyday, and I just being around for all of it.You say 4-5 word sentences on a regular basis and it's almost like we have little conversations. You always want to 'come too'... whenever anyone leaves, or even looks like they're leaving. You love to get the mail with dad, talk to (and hang up on) family on the phone, and play with your toys. You've started lining up your toys, which I just get a kick out of. Especially when you line them up, just to knock them down with one of your bigger trucks.

You still are a great sleeper, despite a week where we had to play around with your nap time. You love saying your prayers at night and wake up happy, saying "Good Morning" every morning. You also love getting and giving hugs and kisses, and can't have one without the other.

You're in love with Thomas the Train, but still like watching Super Why, Curious George, and Elmo. You love playing the piano, and helping me cook -even when I don't want or need the help. We still go on walks everyday, but we're stuck in the mall now because the weather.

You're quite vocal about your likes and dislikes, "I happy now", "No hitting me", "No pushing me", "Too scary", "No kissing me", "Cookies", "Peaches", and "Eggs and Pancakes", and everyone's favorite, "That's MY mom". Your dad likes to aggravate you with this one, which will probably come back to haunt us once you really do have to share your mom.

I hope that you do well with this huge transition that is coming up. We're so glad that you're in our lives and excited to see how you take on your new role as "Big Brother".