Thursday, July 5, 2012

25 Months Old

They say that there is something terrible about a child turning two... but I say there is something both terrible AND terrific about OUR two-year-old Samuel who is now 25 months old.

In His 25th Month, Samuel:
Weighed 29 lbs.
Wore size 18 month clothes.
Wore size 5 or 5.5 wide or extra wide shoes.
Still in size 4 diapers.
Still no interest in potty-training.
Was busy being a big brother.
Loved to help with Elias.
Started throwing fits, which consisted of:
     lots of crying,
     refusing to say sorry,
     and a few small spankings.
Was scared to death of getting in trouble.
Made us chase him down to get him dressed.
Loved wearing shoes.
Hated diaper changes.
Got in a LOT of fights with Daniel.
Gaining more independence.
Was scared of everything:
     noises, strangers, rain, the swimming pool,
     wind, animals, spankings, getting wet, etc.
Liked to go outside,
but only wanted to swing or play bubbles.
Got a black eye.
Got tons of bug bites.
Hated putting Off on.
Enjoyed riding in the Beco.
Said the funniest things.
Had an outrageously large vocabulary.
Was a great sleeper.
Started disliking nap time.
Really liked going to summer MDO.
Talked about his teacher, Ms. Shelly, a lot.
Surprisingly liked fireworks, despite the noise.
Named all the colors.
Said his ABCs.
Could count from 1 to 10.
Was always singing.
Loves his Daddy.
Was a big fan of wearing hats.
Was ALWAYS hungry.
Ate all day long.

Samuel's Favorites this Month:
  • Color:  blue
  • Book:  Elmo's Favorite Places (lift a flap)
  • Song:  ABCs, What a Mighty God
  • People:  Daddy
  • Food:  biscuits, samich (sandwich), Lunchables
  • Snack:  Veggie Tale gummies, watermelon, cantaloke (cantaloupe), popsicles
  • Toy:  his tool bench
  • Thing to Do:  pretend
  • Movie:  The Muppets

Popular Phrases:
  • It's not coming (whenever his freeze pop wouldn't come up out of the plastic).
  • Thank you so much.
  • I'm ready for school.
  • I need my lunchbox.
  • I gotta show you sumpdin.
  • I gonna help you.
  • I'm hungry.
  • I need you.
  • I wanna go shopping.
  • I can't hear it.
  • Daniel, stop it.
  • I need a ice cream milkshake.
Talking with his baby brother
about no telling what

Rocking baby Elias to sleep

Drinking his BIG sweet tea

Wearing his hat during lunch

Always was scared of noises...
Although I'm not sure what noise
he was frightened over here.
He kept his hands over his ears...
constantly.

The FIRST and ONLY time
Samuel got into the pool
was when it was first inflated.
Once the water was added,
he refused.

He dressed himself up in his sunglasses,
pajamas, and Mimi's shoes,
then actually posed for me.

Our little musician

Give this kid a milkshake
and you'll win him over...
completely.


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