Hi everybody, I’m a big two-year-old girl today!  At my doctor’s appointment I measured 35.25 inches tall and weighed 31 lbs with a 20 inch head circumference (90th percentile for height and weight, and still enormous on the head size).

I’m a very sturdy, bubbly, engaged toddler with an infectious laugh and a desire to do everything my big brother does.  I’ve learned to mimic his attitude a bit, too, and now I’ll let you know when I’m displeased by crossing my arms and saying “hey!” or “stop it now!”  I’m very eager to communicate, although Mommy and Daddy have to admit that sometimes they can’t understand 100% of what I’m trying to say.  My brother is slightly better at comprehending me, and he steps in as my translator on occasion.  I have recently learned to say “s” noises, although I pronounce them all as “sh” (for example, socks = shocks and please = piesh).  Mommy only recently noticed that I have a cute little under bite, which may be contributing to my difficulties pronouncing certain words.  My smile sure is adorable, though!

I can do all of my shapes and numbers correctly.  And while I can sing the ABCs and count to 10, I don’t show any interest in visually identifying numbers or letters yet.

My favorite foods at the moment are peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, and bananas), macaroni and cheese, cheese in all its forms, yogurt, and pirate booty.  My absolute favorite food in the world is pizza, and I ask for it regularly.  Eventually Mommy and Daddy figured out that “pisha-pisha,” which I state emphatically over and over, was my way of asking for a piece of pizza.

I still nap at school (most days), and I’m ready for bed around 8:00 p.m.  I don’t like being left alone in my room, and I frequently ask Mommy to “rub my back!” as I’m being put to bed.  I’ll also always ask to “sit in chair?” just a bit longer after we finish a book to get a little extra time rocking and brushing my teeth.

I had a great time at my second birthday party.  Highlights included cake, bubbles, and having my friend Nina bounce in the bouncy house with me.  I also got some great presents, including some baby dolls with a stroller and pack-n-play, all of which I insisted on taking to bed with me!

Current likes: Cookies with sprinkles, or any dessert accompanied by the Birthday Song

Current dislikes: Waiting a year for my next birthday