23 Months Old...

Our mister Daniel Benjamin is getting awfully close to turning two, and if I didn't know any better, I'd say he knows it.  His tantrums and fits have become increasingly more dramatic with each passing day, but the sweetness he holds within him has melted our hearts.  Here is what Daniel's 23rd month consisted of!

In his 23rd month, Daniel:
Weighed 29-30 lbs.
Wore size 24 month clothes.
Wore size 7.5 - 8 in shoes.
Still in size 4 diapers.
Showing signs of interest to potty train.
Says "pee-pee" and "potty,"
   but has not yet pee-peed IN the potty.
Set himself a NEW bed time.
   He will not go to bed until 10.
Loved playing outside.
Always dances and jumps.
Throws and kicks balls.
Becoming a really great eater.
Drinks a ton...
Enjoyed sliding and swinging.
Likes wearing his Crocs.
Has started asking for "Pop" all of the time.
   "Pop" is actually Grandpa.
Went for a ride to the country with Grandpa.
Had his first chocolate milkshake (thanks, Grandpa).
Missed Mimi and Aunt Ca while they were on their Hawaiian cruise.
Got some great souvenoirs when they returned!
Says "sorry" when he gets in trouble.
Climbs all the time.
Likes turning the lights on and off.
Also, likes turning the t.v. on and off.
Demands "d.b.d." all day long.  (dvd)
Loves watching Caillou, Barney, and Thomas.
Got a TON of clothes/toys/shoes at consignment sales.
Makes animal noises!
Talks ALL of the time...  Sentences!
Can be the sweetest big brother...
   Then, can be the meanest big brother seconds later.
Likes to pick Samuel up now.  By his neck.
Gives hugs and kisses.
Tells us what he wants in sentence form.

Some of Daniel's Favorite Things:
Food(s):  spaghetti, chicken nuggets, pineapple
Toy(s):  Thomas books, ride-on train, Shake n Go Cars, and Jack (little Thomas vehicle)
Snack:  milkshake, raisins
Song:  EIEIO
Saying(s):  I want more.  Hi brudder.  Go play outside.
Color:  yellow
Thing to Do:  ride in Grandpa's truck, play piano

Loving on Little Brother

Playing a Song

Sleeping Hard in His Toddler Bed

Always Makes His Friends Laugh

Likes Lining EVERYTHING Up

(these are his pull-ups lined across the room)

Meeting His New Cousin, Kallie Beth, for 1st Time