Almost Two

It's hard to believe that Will is going to be two in just a few days. When did he get so old?? I haven't said this in a long time but I really think this is the best age ever. Aside from the occasional "terrible two's" moments which usually consists of his brother getting hit, his entire dinner ending up on the floor or a tantrum because he doesn't want to get dressed, he really is such a good boy and so fun to be around. He is always laughing and smiling and is overall just a happy little guy. He surprises me everyday with the things he has learned. The other day we were getting ready to go out and I was busy getting Jack into his car seat. When I turned around, Will had his coat and hat already on. I had no idea he knew how to put his coat on and I still don't know how he did it!

Will still doesn't have the biggest vocabulary yet but we are working on trying to get him to say more by always asking him to repeat what we say. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't but hopefully soon we'll be able to understand what he says. He isn't at a loss for words though and is always talking up a storm just not necessarily in a language we understand. However, he is able to communicate with us and he does have a few choice words/phrases that he likes to use. His favorite is "more cookie" which he says whenever he wants more snacks. He also tells us to "sit" and then pats the ground or chair next to him when he wants us to sit down and play with him. The other day he told Eric he would "be right back" and then left the room and came back a minute or so later. I am always saying that to him when I run off to take care of Jack so it is funny that he picked up on it.

Another funny thing he does which cracks me up is that he claps his hands when he wants someone to come with him. He learned this from my parents who always clap their hands when they are calling to the dog to come. Will started out by copying them when he wanted the dog to follow him but now he does it when he wants people to follow him. The other day in daycare he clapped for his friend Asher to come with him into the other room.

I've accumulated lots of pictures of Will over the past few months. Here are a few of my favorites.....

Dinner with my high school friends and their kids.




New Years eve with our friends



Umm..do you know where my pants are?

Our playgroup friends.

Getting some lessons from dad.


Swimming lessons at the YMCA



Sporting mommy's Uggs