Can he really be 2 years old already?

Well my baby turned two on Sunday.  I still can't believe it!  Aside from talking A LOT more Kaden hasn't changed terribly in the past few months.  He's still the most handsome little thing ever, he still loves his dogs, knocking down towers, balls of all kinds, and trucks of all kinds, but has recently added airplanes to the mix as well.  We are still waiting for a few teeth to fill in the holes between his front few and molars, but we have made progress in sleeping through the night, finally.  Most nights we don't see or hear from him now till somewhere between 5 and 6, then he'll come into bed with us and sleep a while longer.  He still prefers to wear only shirts with balls on them, and eats his munchkins in one big bite.  (He now recognizes the Dunkin Donuts sign and yells, "DO-nits" when we drive by.)  He still loves to eat eggs and macaroni and cheese.  Something I've recently learned his doesn't like is strawberries- who doesn't like strawberries?  Overall he's become a much more fussy eater in the past couple months.  I guess that is a sign of a toddler.  The kid used to eat anything put in front of him, but not so much anymore. 

We haven't made any remarkable progress in potty training- he still only using the potty 2-3 times a day, so we've kind of plateaued.  I have started trying pull ups more frequently though to see if that helps and he does have a couple of pairs of underpants that he is pretty excited about.  When he does go on the potty he quickly stands up and shouts, "Candy!" (Because I give him a treat for going on the potty)

The Nug just finished a workshop at Mackinna's dance studio, called "Movement, Music and Play."  He really liked the balance beam and throwing the bean bag in the bean bag dance- oh and the parachute, but only when he could shake it really violently.  I was surprised at how shy he was initially and how reluctant he was to leave my side.  That is not typically his nature- more Mackinna's, but luckily, like his sister he just needs a little time to warm up.  He did great!

Kaden is so easy going and fun to be around almost all the time.  He just rolls with the punches- with Mackinna for a sister, he really has no choice.  His love for her is unconditional.  For as"all "all boy" as he is, he still absolutely loves to play babies or kitchen with his big sister.  He is so gentle and kind when he needs to be.  He will do pretty much anything Mackinna asks.  He's always quick to share, whether its a toy or food and never hesitates to offer her help- not that he's always super helpful...  He still seems like Momma's boy, but we've noticed more and more lately, when he's really scared- its Daddy that he wants.  I guess he figures Daddy is a better protector than Mommy.

For now at least, he is so good about picking up toys when he's done playing with them.  Its just adorable.  Kaden is truly is a delight.  He is sensitive and terribly observant, the things he picks up on sometimes just amaze me.  And the best part of Kaden at 2 and hopefully for a lifetime- he is just so full of love.  He gives the best biggest hugs, and says, "Luv you" all the time.  He's never ever stingy when asked for a kiss.  He can brighten any day.

He's done some good growing since 18 months.  Between 15 and 18 he was kind of at a stand still, but at his 2 year check up on Wed his stats were:

Height- 36.5" (94%)

Weight- 31lbs 5 oz (85%)

Head- 20.16" (96%)

 He's still leading the charge with his big ole head, but Dr Youth was pleased that his head has made the curve with the rest of him now- so that is good!