High Heels

You're so cute when you're walking around half naked in mommy's shoes.
:)

 

21 MONTHS

My dearest Dylan,

You have really sprouted in the last few months. I can hardly believe we were just on the cruise in California 4 months ago where you were still more like a baby than toddler. You are so old now. You are so tall and so mature. You are starting to connect words together. Anything longer than one syllable you used to say "wee-wee" or "ma-ma" to replace the word, like mango's are "wee-wee's". But, now you can connect "thank you" with "dadda". It's so cute. You are so smart and learning so much every day. It's so fun to hear your new words and watch your understanding grow. You are the highlight of my days. Daddy and I love you more than life itself. We are constantly amazed at the love we feel for you and are constantly in awe that this kind of love exists.

You are getting two baby sisters this summer and we are so excited. We're not sure if you understand there are two babies in my belly, but you give them kisses and it is so precious. You love babies, you lie by them, and you just watch them... we think you may have a few jealousy issues at first, but you'll be the best big brother to them.

You are still a momma's boy. You loooooove mommy. I'm ok with it. Daddy gets a little jealous when you shriek at him coming near you when you just want mommy cuddle time. Most the time you love playing games with daddy, though.

You are so handsome. You have big beautiful eyes, everyone comments on them. You have such a sweet, fun personality. You giggle and love attention. I love your little fingers and toes. I love seeing your naked bum as you run around everywhere. You've been pants-less most the time while potty training.

You have such a sweet demeanor and love hugs and kisses. You kiss all your animals and cars. We just love you!

You at 21 months:

• You love to play with cars and trucks. You carry 3 cars everywhere. You also love trains and buses.
• If you see a semi-truck or a bus, you start "rolling" your arms and saying "buh" (bus)... and you start to fuss if we don't start singing "Wheels on the bus"... we sing that song multiple times every day. It is your favorite. 
• You love acting like different animals. We crawl all over the place acting like lions, cats, dogs, horses, elephants, frogs, etc. We hop around like a kangaroo, while you say "hop, hop, hop". 
• You jump off of everything that you can. You count one, two, three, jump! "boo, boo, boo, jump!"
• You generally wake up happy and only start to fake cry if I haven't come in to get you yet. When I come in the room, you smile at me and say something cute like, "hi" or "elbow" (pointing to your elbow) or "Di-so" (dinosaur - pointing to it on your sippy cup). Once we take off your diaper - since you're potty trained during the day - then you stand up and say "hodj-you" (hold you) and I pick you up and carry you to the living room where we cuddle for at least 30 minutes watching your cartoons. I love cuddling with you. You point out every animal in the cartoon and make sure that I see all the cool things you see. 
• Your favorite breakfast is oatmeal - most any flavor except strawberries and cream (you hate the red pieces in it). Every morning you ask for "oa-meal" - you don't quite say the "l". 
• You love cartoons. You always want the tv on even if it's not on a cartoon and even if you're not in the room. Sorry to say... we don't let you have your way on this one. :)
• You love cookies and treats, after going potty you like to remind us you get a cookie for going. 
• You love sitting in my lap, not next to me, it's getting hard since my pregnant belly is growing so fast with 2 babies in there... you're starting to not fit too well.
• You love the outdoors. You love running around our apartment complex, you love going to the park and you're pretty daring there (makes me nervous!), you love exploring and wandering anywhere new. 
• You love when dadda comes home. You used to get scared when you heard the door knob turning and would run to me, now you know it means dad is home and you run to the door and shout "DADDA!" when he walks in. It's so sweet.
• You love showing off all the body parts you know. Eye, nose, eyebrow, toes, knees, etc.
• You love singing songs. Head, shoulders, knees, and toes is a favorite. You giggle and giggle when we go super fast. 
• You are great at following instructions. You get anything we ask you to, including throwing things away if asked. 
• You love prayers. It's how we get you to bed easily. 
• You love brushing your teeth. You bring your toothbrush and toothpaste to me about 5 times every day saying "teeth?"
• You're usually outgoing... not a very shy kid... but sometimes you get uncomfortable and just sit quietly.
• You eat toast with peanut butter and honey for lunch every day. You don't like pb & jelly for some reason.
• If we're in the car we're either singing "Wheels on the Bus" or making horsey sounds because there are horse statues all over Laramie, WY and every time you see a bus or truck, we sing your favorite song.
• You make animal noises all day long. So cute!
• You have a "baby" - (Blankie) - that you carry everywhere around the house. You always want it on you and whine for it constantly because it's big and heavy and you can't easily get it up on the couch or around corners. 
• You always want to play in our bed. 
• You're a bit territorial and don't like sharing toys. If you find a better toy, then you'll hand over your other toy.
• Lastly, you're perfect and we love you. We could not ask for a more perfect Dylan. :)