Luke is 2!

Luke turned 2 on Dec 22nd. Wanted to write down a few things that he is doing so I can remember what a sweet boy he is! Can't believe how fast you're growing up...

At 2 years he weighed 27.6 lbs and was at 50%ile for height and weight.

Sleeps 12 hours a night. Takes 1 nap (ususally 2 hrs).

Is not potty trained but I think he would be if mom would give him the proper chance! (he's peed 2x on the toilet all on his own)

 We had a little family birthday party for him and I'll put more pics of that soon. 

He is starting to put phrases together and his speech is pretty good. Starting to be able to understand lots of what he is saying out of context. He was singing "Happy Birthday" in the closet to himself today and it was too cute. Love when they sing. He LOVES the song Old McDonald Had a Farm. He always says "I want E-I-E-I-Ohhh". Loves itsy bitsy spider, once there was a snowman and all those kid songs. 

this is the smile he so often does. it's just lovely.

 He LOVES playing with dad and LOVES his baby sister. Calls her "Talbie". Always saying "watch Talbie". Cute that he cares enough to show-off to her. She adores him as well, obviously.

He loves jumping. Jumping all the time. Jumping, running, climbing. He's very active. Doesn't watch much TV still. But occasionally we can get him to watch 20 minutes of a Mickey Mouse episode. He also likes the movies: Toy Story, How to Train Your Dragon, Finding Nemo, Peter Pan, UP, and trying to think of some others.

He's very inclusive. If we say, do you want to play with Lucy today (cousin) he will respond, "and Avery. and Nora. And Scott. And Amy?" Never misses a beat. Loves his extended family a lot and knows who belongs to which family. He has a very good memory. If you tell him a name 1x he will remember it.

Loves playing downstairs and especially with his kitchen & pots and pans. We hear all day, "downstairs mommy, downstairs daddy".  Then he says "sit down" and wants you to sit at his table and he usually makes you eggs and sausage :). haha wonder where he gets that from??!

He loves aunt Alli and uncle Derek. We get to see so much of each other because we live so close, it's so awesome. We are so lucky! If Luke asks me to do something and I either can't do it or don't want to do it this is how the conversation will go:

Luke - "Mommy do it?"

Me - "No, mommy can't do it"

Luke - "Daddy do it?"

Me - "No Daddy can't do it"

Luke - "Ayee do it?"

Me - "No Alli can't do it"

Pretty cute, and funny.

 He still doesn't eat a lot at once, but he is not very particular and will try just about everything. Of course, candy and sweets he loves a lot. I think his most favorite thing to eat at this point is chapstick. From moms purse. He'll go hide in a corner and if you take it away you should expect the biggest fit! He doesn't have too many melt downs but you can generally expect one when taking the chapstick.

 Loves playing outside and in the snow. And we love that he loves it since we've had so much snow this winter.

 He loves these little figurines he got for Christmas. Especially Jessie. Goes to sleep every night with them. "and Jessie. and woody. and buzz. and rex." Always inclusive, never leaves anyone out.

He loves his mommy a lot. Which makes me happy:). Wouldn't necessarily say he's a momma's boy but I think he knows who to ask when he's sad and needs something!

We love you so much Lukey. Colbie and mommy and daddy.

You are the sweetest boy and greatest brother. 

This family would not be complete without you.