William 2 1/2 Years Old Update

William is 2 1/2 years old now. He runs EVERYWHERE! He is so fast. Keeping up with him is a challenge. He learned how to ride a scooter this summer and so now he can go really really fast. And it gets a little scary at how much speed he has. He has also not listened to the boundaries we set as to how far he could go so he keeps going farther and farther as he gets more comfortable, to where he now goes up the road to the top of the street and turns the corner and goes around the block. It scares Jake and I every time.

On June 9th we put William into a big boy bed. He did really well. Climbed right up into bed. Didn't have any problems the first night. The only time he usually has a problem is when he isn't ready to fall asleep and he lays in front of his door and kicks it. That day we rented a U-Haul and took his crib, changing table, and rocking chair as well as other furniture to the DI or Kid to Kid consignment store. It opens up so much space in his room.

He is starting to talk so much. Although there is still so much we can't understand that you say. And I try guessing, but I either fail and you get really upset or you take my hand and show me and eventually I can guess what you want.
He can say
-stuck
-no
-cup (meaning give me a drink)
-thank you
-daddy
-mom
-Sydney (he also calls Lizzy, Sydneys name)
-potty (he has started wanting to sit on the toliet after Lizzy goes potty)
-cars
-train
-truck
-fire truck
-Lightening McQueen ( usually said ightening qeen)
-phone
-milk
-shoes
-shirt
-cat (we got a cat a couple months ago and he loves him)
-meow
-dog
-Banjo
-tablet
-grandpa
-why
-playdough
-cereal
-come on

He eats pretty well for the most part.

He is growing so quickly. Challenging himself to do or learn all sorts of new things trying to keep up with the girls.

He wears size 2T clothes (and 3T shirts). He wears size 8 shoes (but they are big, he could fit into a size 7 perfectly).

Jake and I are the ones that cut his hair. He just can't hold still. It is easier with 3 people, but with just 2 people, one will hold him down (tight) and the other will hold his head (as still as he will possibly let us) and cut his hair with the trimmer at the same time. It is a chaotic event, with LOTS and LOTS of screaming. 

He loves water. Anytime we go somewhere and there is water he can reach/play in he will play in it.

He loves bath time.

He loved Lagoon this year. Had so much fun on the kid rides/roller coasters.

He loves my parents. And since he only gets to see Nana and Papa a couple times a year, I can say that after our trip to AZ he loves them both as well.

Your sleeping habits my dear William leave something to be desired. If you fall asleep on time (9:30 pm) then you usually wake up at 4:30 am. If you go to sleep later you usually wake up by 7:30 or 8 am. When you do wake up early in the morning I give you a snack, refill your sippy cup, and give you a tablet that way you won't be hungry and you will be occupied until you fall back asleep. Sometimes after an hour and half you get bored of the tablet (and I know this because you start kicking your door), so I come in take it way and lay down with you for a few minutes hoping to relax you enough to fall back asleep. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But I am usually very tired the next morning, and so while you are sleeping, I try and nap, which is usually when Lizzy is up and moving through the house.

Daddy and I both love you so much. It is so fun to see your face light up at things you love. However daddy and I both don't love chasing you around the block and then taking your scooter away as a consequence for passing the boundary (which you either don't understand or you don't care about at all).


Love,
  Mom

Stats: 9/24/18
Weight: 27 lbs. 16th Percentile.
Height: 35.75 inches. 40th Percentile.