Today you boys are two and a half! I thought I should write down some things about each of you that we want to remember.
At 2.5 years old, you both:
- LOVE Curious George (we read stories from our CG storybook over & over!), Thomas the Train Engine & Friends (C’s favorite – James; L’s favorite – Percy or Thomas), legos, blocks, balls, painting/coloring, trucks, and playing pretend.
- Love to play chase (chasing each other or mommy & daddy chasing you all around the house) & ask for “piggybank” (piggyback) rides all day long.
- Go to bed about 7:30-8 and sleep till 7-7:30, with an afternoon nap that usually lasts about 2+ hours, sometimes 3. (Lane still busts out a 4 hour nap now & then!) Please hang on to that nap as long as you can. You also still sleep in the same room, in your own cribs (or “tents” as you call them… the crib tent was worth every penny!). You talk to each other for a while before you go to sleep (C often chatters to himself for an hour before falling asleep… it’s ridiculously cute to listen to & gives me a longer break to get things done!). I need to write down some of these conversations because they are so funny, and so sweet.
- Are still pretty darn good eaters but are definitely starting to get a bit picky. You will still eat anything we eat, but sometimes it takes a while to get you to start. Dinnertime is interesting lately… not quite as relaxing as it used to be! You eat HUGE breakfasts.
- Wear size 2T – sometimes smaller in pants (since you’re officially out of diapers!). I don’t know exactly what you weigh since we only have annual doctor visits now, but it’s somewhere around 27-28 lbs each (you still seem to weigh about the same-Lane probably a little bit more now that he’s catching up in height) You still have tiny feet – only in a size 5 or 6!
- YOU ARE BOTH POTTY TRAINED!!! Woohoo! As of 29 months.
- Have actually made the 2′s seem easy so far – honestly, it’s been SO much fun… but this past week, well, it’s making me think the “terrible twos” might begin around 2.5. We shall see… I have a feeling it’ll include some of the most fun, hilarious, & sweet moments as well as some of the most challenging & nonsensical moments
- Make me SO SO happy we had twins! I honestly feel like those without twins are missing out now. Your interactions with each other, the conversations you have & just the amazing relationship you have with each other–it is amazing to watch and I love having two the same age. Two is way more fun than one right now… you know, now that you’re so much more independent & don’t depend on me for everything! We’re really enjoying our little family of four.
Cullen Wayne, at 2.5 years old, you:
- have an awesome vocabulary. You talk all day long & I love seeing how your mind works. Your memory is amazing (you definitely have your dad’s crazy memory… it’s already better than mine! ha).
- love to have things in order, clean, etc. People joke that you’re a little OCD but Grandma says she loves that you help her wash windows & notice that some of her votives are missing tea lights
- could build with your legos or do puzzles for hours. Once you get focused on something, you’re zoned in.
- may be “strong-willed,” but you’ve actually been our “easier” child lately. Now that you can communicate so well, you don’t get upset as often & have been such a fun little buddy lately.
- You’re a great helper, sous chef, & sidekick and you love your mommy. I love your sweet snuggles & when you hold my hand.
Lane Davis, at 2.5 years old, you:
- are hysterical. Seriously, you crack us up daily because you think everything is funny & laugh at yourself constantly.
- are a wild man. We jokingly call you “Hurricane Lane.” You may have a laidback, easygoing personality – but you give us a run for our money with your climbing, jumping, crazy little self! So athletic. So silly. Our little monkey.
- are talking a lot too, and making sure your brother lets you get a few words in, at least. You LOVE to sing.
- are a snugglebug. You ask to sit with us all the time – and obviously we always oblige, because who wouldn’t want to snuggle with you?! You really love on your daddy and miss him so much when he’s at work.
- have decided you’re not going to let anyone boss you around anymore – you’ve become the instigator & run the show lately! It’s kind of funny.
- are completely attached to your bunny. It goes everywhere with you–even in the car, but you know it has to “nap” in your car seat while we go in somewhere – what in the WORLD would we do if it got lost?!?!
We love you boys SO much – more every day, soomehow – and thank the Lord for you. We have been blessed beyond belief to have you as our sons!
Then we had naps, Christmas dinner with the fam, ate cake & sang Happy Birthday to Jesus (the boys were so cute!), and hit the road for Hilton Head! Yep, as predicted – best Christmas ever. Until next year…
