It was a great day for all... we sort of had a train theme but nothing extravagant, not a lot of decorations this year. B did a wonderful job and didn't cry once [i thought maybe the loud singing and lots of people might trigger it like last year]. Mommy didn't cry either. :)
He got lots of great presents and our big gift to him was a train table & set. Pictures to come!!!
It was great that everyone was able to make it... there were GaGa's and Papa's everywhere!!!
I can't believe B is 2! He has become a little chatterbox and he spouts out words I didn't think he even knew anything about them. We gave him a set of wall decals to use in his room and it's amazing how many of the Thomas trains that he knows the names of... and how he can differentiate one from another!!!!! I get confused myself!!!
He is now wearing 24 month-2T clothing, depending on the brand, of course. He is ALWAYS moving and the only time I can get in some cuddle time is right before bedtime, usually. This also makes it quite a challenge to capture any photos of him. The bad combo of poor lighting in the house/Mommy hating flash/constantly moving kid makes it quite the challenge to capture as many pics of little B but I've learned to go with the not-so-perfect ones.
B is a pretty good eater these days... but he definitely has a favorite food [which we of course had at his birthday party!] - Kraft Mac & Cheese!!!! What kid doesn't love that stuff? Yum! He isn't a fan of veggies and will not eat much fruit either.... this is something we will talk to the ped about at his 2 year well-child visit!!!! He used to eat the fruit/veggie combo pureed packets but has kind of turned away from that so we'll see what the doc says. I definitely want him to get his vitamins that he needs!!! Speaking of vitamins, what kind of vitamins do your LO's like to take???
Sometimes I think the "Terrible 2's" have begun but for the most part, B is a good little boy. He has started to squeal from time to time when he doesn't get what he wants but I try to ignore it as best that I can! He really dislikes it when Daddy disciplines him... and sometimes lashes out and hits P. We are trying to deal with that with Time Outs. I'm curious as to what you other Mommies using as discipline? Spakings? Time Outs? Straight up ignorance? B's little feelings are still a little sensitive and sometimes a simple "No" turns on the tears and that's tough. I never knew how hard disciplining would be!!!!
We will be revisiting potty training soon after the new year hits and I'm hoping that B shows more interest in that like he did before, but that was a while ago.... I think we will have to be more encouraging, there just hasn't been too much time to devote our efforts to that so I didn't even want to worry about it since B didn't seem too interested anyway. I would like to not have to battle him every time we need to change his diaper, he hates it!!!!!
So, my baby is 2. People have made comments that it's time for a sibling.... I had a short bout of baby fever a few months ago but I have since recovered from that. No Baby #2 for a while for us! We are having too much fun enjoying B and his antics for now!!!!
My Dear Bennett,
You have grown so much in the past 2 years! We can hardly believe the changes. You are so smart and such a polite little boy, you make us so very proud. No matter what the day brings, your sweet little smile always makes everything better. We feel so blessed to have you and the utter joy you bring to our lives. We love you to the moon and back... and then some!
Love Mommy & Daddy
