2nd Birthday Take One

Like many of Carter's other holidays, he has so many people that love him, he has to split his celebrations in to multiple days.  No change for his birthday this year. 

He was definitely more in to it this year.  When we would ask him whose birthday it was, he would point to himself and just smile.  We let Carter open all his present he got from out of town before his birthday party, because we knew he would have a lot.  He had a great time opening them and checking everything out.  He is very blessed.

He got lots of great stuff!

 

 

He got a police robe to wear after his baths.

 

 

And some cars and puzzles.

 

And some BBQ necessities to help dad out with the grilling.

TWO Years Old

I know I made this exact statement last year, but it is so crazy to write this post. Carter, we can't believe you are two already. Last year I said that I hoped this year would go slower because time seems to be a warp speed, but looking back, it has flown by...again.  It is great to watch you learn new things, change and see your personality continue to grow.

Carter at TWO years old you:

-weigh 27lbs, 15.8ozs (50th percentile)
-are 34 inches tall (30th percentile)
-have a 50.4cm head circumference (85th percentile)--Troy genes for sure. :)
-got one shot at your doctor's appointment and just looked at the lady like "what are you doing", not a tear was shed. 
-are one tough kid.  You shake off most bumps, bruises and scratches.
-are in a size 5 diaper.  No potty training has even begun.
-are pretty much wearing 24mth or 2T clothes.  Some of the pants are a little long, but not too bad (see 30th percentile for height above).
-wear size 6 shoes.
-love to sit and read your books with daddy and I.
-have a few words you say, but are not full out talking yet.
-answer "yes" to most every question asked.  We are not sure how we got a toddler that rarely says no, but we will take it and love the way you say yes.
-sometimes get angry when we try to help you with something too soon before you have tried to do it yourself.  You will accept the help if you can't seem to get it though.
-will pick toys out and then try to make a deal with us to take it wherever we are going.
-would be outside all day if you could.
-hate to have the sun in your eyes.
-are picky about food right now.  The list of what you will eat is not very long.  Hopefully that list will expand again in the next year.
-would eat only fruit if we let you.
-have a love/hate relationship with Eddie.  It totally depends on the day.  Eddie is always so patient with you though...he is well aware you are his best source for food.
-love to look for bugs.
-laugh when we are laughing at things, even if you have no idea what we are laughing about.
-have a funny little personality. 

...And so ends the second year of your life. We love you!

 

 

And just for a little comparison, this is you at 1.  You look so much older now and like a little boy (sniff, sniff), but still oh so cute!

A Little Off the Top

After such a great experience with Carter's first haircut in Kansas City, we were looking forward to getting his hair cut again to tame his hair a little.  Carter has been blessed with Scott's thick hair and it grows pretty fast.  He needed a haircut pretty bad. 

I took him in with high hopes, but they were quickly dashed when the girl was not the greatest.  She was not horrible by any means, but she just wasn't as fast and efficient as the first lady.  I don't think she had cut too many kids hair.  Carter did great for the first few minutes, but the haircut took about 30-40 minutes and by the end, Carter had had enough. 

The haircut was okay, but uneven and not the greatest.  He still looks cute though and he doesn't care.  :)  It didn't slow him down a bit.  It is just hair and grows fast, so next time we will try a different place for sure.

 

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day this year was pretty low key.  Grandpa Tom was in town before heading to Garden City to work, so we got to hang out with family.  We grabbed some Irish lunch and Carter tried out a couple different hats for the occasion.

 

Light Reading

Carter loves to read his books and it is so fun to just sit back and watch him or have him read with us.  Hopefully this will continue for a long time.  If I can get my act together and get his reading nook set up in his room, it might help.

Birthday Practice

For my birthday, I got a beautiful flower arrangement shaped like a cake.  It had candles that came with it and Carter thought it was a great end to dinner every night to blow them out at least two of three times.  He wants to be fully prepared for his birthday.  It is a good thing no one needed to eat the cake because there was a little spit with it.

TWENTY-THREE Months

Carter you are only a month away from two and we can't even believe it.  Your personality comes out more and every day.  We love to watch what you will do or say next.

Carter at 23 months you:

-want to do lots of things by yourself.  You will let us help sometimes after you have tried and few times and we ask.
-are definitely starting to act like a 2 year old.
-are finally starting to grow again.  It seems like you have been the same for a while now.
-are saying more words we can understand but not a ton
-still need a haircut
-want to have ice in your drinks and will tell us "ice, ice" until we get it.
-follow directions well...when you want to.
-very adamant pronunciation of yes.
-get excited about daycare/school.
-would wear your socks with sports things on them every day.
-still take two naps and go to bed at 7pm.
-you keep us busy and entertained.