The other day Maddy was busy playing with his toys and talking to himself. As he was playing he starting counting in Spanish. I thought I was hearing things so I stopped what I was doing to listen and sure enough uno, dos, tres... He even started mixing counting in Spanish and English. He can count to diez(ten) but usually skips a couple numbers. Once he gets to ten he starts counting in English. I'm assuming he learned it from watching Dora because I know he didn't learn it from me(as much as I wish I could take the credit.) While on the subject of Counting here are some of the countless things I want to remember about my little boy at this age(2 1/2).
He still loves his little green bike and is constantly riding it and has a hard time sharing it. In the picture above you can see his latest scrapes(on his nose and forehead) from crashing on his bike.
He can dress himself with just a little help and likes to pick out his own clothes(although sometimes I override the decision.) Still loves to wear his jammies during the day.
He is still very attached to "burpee's."
Still wants us to "Hold you."
Is very forgiving if we get upset at him.
Loves doing anything with his daddy including help clean the fish tank, feed the fish in the pond, go anywhere in his truck with him, go shopping, watch tv, kick the soccer ball, go swimming, go for walks, work in the yard, go to the fish store, go to the dirt bike store, blow bubbles, etc.
He enjoys playing with other kids now(especially Dallin, Wil, Cooper and Meagan.)
He is very good at remembering things. If you tell him he can do something in the morning when he wakes up that is the first thing out of his mouth.
Whenever he sees me with my camera he just automatically says "cheese."
He pretends small objects(like Steve traveling alarm clock, and random toys) are cameras and pretends he is taking pictures, he makes sure he tells me to say "cheese."
He loves playing "steam roller" with Steve before bedtime.
He has the cutest little trot that he does when he's excited.
He is curious about body parts and can name all of his body parts.
He is very good at remembering names.
He loves to color and is constantly coloring us pictures.
He loves "church day"-especially nursery.
He talks with complete sentences and is starting to use bigger words like delicious, beautiful, perfect, etc. He also will still start talking in his own (foreign)language and will just go on and on with none of it making any sense. He knows his full name but slightly mispronounces that crazy last name of ours.
His favorite phrase right now is "Oh my goodness!"
He says really cute prayers(with some assistance.)
Recently he has started asking how old we are. He thinks Steve is "three minutes."
He is very good at making sound effects(dirt bikes, vehicles, animals, etc.)
He loves giving high fives and knuckles.
He loves watching Diego, Backyardagains, Wonder Pets and Dora.
Whenever I tell Maddy I don't think he will like something(food) he makes sure he likes it and says "I like it" after he tastes it. If he REALLY likes something he says "yummy, yummy, yummy." He also LOVES all kinds of sauce and would have a meal of just sauce if I would let him.
He loves books but will rarely let you sit and read them to him. He likes to flip through the pages and name things or ask what they are.
He is very independent in all most all aspects of life.
He likes most foods but doesn't usually eat full meals at once-he likes snacking throughout the day(drives me crazy-but at least he is eating I guess.)
He loves water and would drink, or play in it all day long if I would let him.
He is always making sure Avery is happy and goes and gets toys for her.
He has to be the one to open and close Avery's door at her nap time and always says "hi princess" when we go in to get her.
He sleeps about 10 hours at night and takes a 2 -3 hour nap.
He is very curious about fire and fireworks.
He is afraid of buzzies(flies) and most insects.
He is very polite and almost always says please, thank you so much and your welcome.
He finds ways to stall at bedtime like always wanting water when he is already in his crib.
He hates his hands being dirty or sticky.
When I go in to get him out of his crib in the morning or after nap time he covers his eyes and asks "Where's Maddy?"
He loves smelling things(even if they aren't pleasant smelling.)
He puckers his lips when he is unhappy or whining.
He is very imaginative and pretends he is making us(and Diego) food and tells us to eat it and carefully hands it to us.
When we are driving in the car he points out every tractor, bus, balloon and flag he sees.
He has a fake laugh that he does whenever we are laughing or say something is funny.
He loves dirt bikes, four wheelers, airplanes, helicopters, trucks, buses, any kind of ball, jumping, hiding, blowing bubbles, legos, playing in the dirt, pulling weeds, being chased, Avery, the list goes on and on.
Randomly throughout the day he tells me "Mommy I love you so much." And then we have a contest back and forth telling each other how much we love each other. He also tells me how cute my hair is.
Maddy, I just want you to know what a special spirit you have and how lucky we feel to have you in our lives. You are such a joy to us and are a constant reminder to us how important it is to live in the moment and enjoy these fleeting moments with you! You are growing up way to fast and I wish I could memorize how you are right now-you are at such a fun age. Hopefully some of the things I've listed(and the many pictures I take of you) will help me remember this time when you are older and not my LITTLE boy. Always remember how much we love you-Mommy & Daddy.
My next favorite was Katee & Joshua's Lyrical Routine performed to "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" by John Mayer, choreographed by Wade Robson. Can I just say I was so excited to see something done by Wade-its' been a long time and he's one of my favorites! Wade's inspiration for this routine is that love is hard work but it's the best thing that you will ever work for in your life. The routine was about two lovers who have just had a fight and are making up. I loved it and think almost anyone can relate to the emotion of it.
