I have to brag on my big boy for a minute and keep a record a few things I want to remember. Maxwell has done SO well with this whole transition. He loves the new ya-ya and wants to hold him and kiss him all the time. He also really likes to try and stick the paci in Spencer’s mouth…and can get a little aggressive with that! We’re working on being gentle! 🙂 There have been a few instances when I can tell he’s a little jealous and missing me so I’ve tried to just give him as much attention as I can, when I can. Overall though, he’s done really well.
I also have to brag about the fact that he now knows all of his letters! It all started when GJ sent him this book and, in the course of just a few weeks, he has 100% learned the alphabet. He was even calling out the letters in the parking garage of the hospital. I think my favorite letter to hear him say is Q because he drags it out to be two syllables! S is still tough for him but he’s getting better every day.
I am just astonished at how much he learns each day – he truly is a little sponge just soaking up everything we tell him – and repeating everything we say! Some of his favorite expressions that he’s picked up lately are “no way!” and “oh geez!” Also, he loves being 2. Robert asks him daily how old he is and he always laughs and says “twooo!” and looks at Dad likes he’s so silly that he can’t remember and has to ask over and over! Of course, that two is still accompanied by holding up 5 fingers but we’re working on that!
He’s also becoming a much better eater. While still picky, he definitely eats more of the things he will eat. As I mentioned before, we started doing family dinner every night and I think that has made a huge difference. Dinner time is no longer a battle and he’s eating so much better. Thank goodness! He still loves his veggie corn dogs and quesadillas are always a hit. We’re working on vegetables and I’m still not afraid to give him a jar of baby food veggies because he will eat them up like applesauce! The evenings have become much less stressful that’s for sure! Well…until this second baby came along! 🙂
Here are some iphone pics of my big boy over the past few weeks…
Love my big baby boy!
Tomorrow, a little update on this sleepy guy!
Finally, happy birthday to my cousin Amy today!! Hope Birc and Savannah have a fun celebration planned for you!
GJ says
Love that Maxwell and love that Spencer! Twoooo great little boys!
Granddad says
MAXWELL will be a big help as time goes on. A family dinner is a good idea. too. We loved our visit and our new baby, Spencer.
Amy says
Thanks for the shout-out! I love seeing your two precious boys together and on their own! I cannot WAIT to see the two of them with miss Savannah next month!
Aunt Jen says
Aw! I’m glad Maxwell’s not trying to steal the paci. I can’t make any promises when Nate sees Spencer and the paci. 🙂