2 1/4 Years Old

I am not doing monthly updates on Svea, but it's been awhile so I  thought I would share what she is up to.

Svea, we can tell you are two!  You are very strong willed and have the "I do it" attitude.  You are super busy and don't sit still very long unless "Max and Ruby" or "Abby Cadabby" are on.

You wear size 5 shoes, size 4 diapers, and size 24-2T clothes.  You are learning how to potty train and so far so good.  Right now you know how the process all works, but you aren't able to go on the potty yet.  We'll sit for a long time and then you'll go as soon as we put your diaper on.  You have gone twice though, but you had already started in your diaper.  You'll get it!

 You sleep in a big girl bed now from 8 pm-7am.  You've taken to getting up an hour earlier these days.  You still take one nap a day usually around 1.5 hours long. You usually go to sleep really well and say I love you and fall asleep, but the past month has been a struggle.  You cry when we walk out for a little while.

You love playing with your little people toys, reading books, cars on a track, and most of all coloring.  You LOVE coloring right now and Mommy often gets to take home one of your pieces when I pick you up from daycare. You know all of your colors, most shapes, and lots of songs.

You are talking very well and clear.  We don't have too much difficulty communicating anything you want.  Occasionally we can't understand a word and you'll have to point to it for us. You are silly and love to try and make us laugh.  You are cuddly when you want to be and other times you're just too busy.

You love bath time, Minnie Mouse (she goes everywhere with you) and Kermit the Frog. You are very good to your brother. You bring him toys, give him kisses, and ask to hold him.

We  love you sweet girl.  Sometimes it's hard and frustrating to be two for you and us, but we'll get through it together.  One day we are going to look back and wish we could do "two" with you all over again.  We are so very thankful for you Svea Grace!