25 Months

I put you down for your nap today and it followed your usual routine. Play in crib for 30 minutes, start whining for about 10-15 minutes, and then when you should have fallen asleep I heard the worst hysterical cries coming from your room. I ran in to see what the matter was - thinking of course that you dropped a favorite toy or something - only to see you straddling the crib side rail. Stuck. You weren't physically stuck, more struck immobile by fear. Thankfully you did hang on up there and didn't fall. I got you down very quickly. Only afterwards did I wish I had grabbed the camera. Mean mom. So betting your big boy bed has moved up a notch in priority.

When I asked you why you were trying to get out of your crib you said "A monster was coming! Then a gecko!" Um, ok buddy. That imagination is definitely kicked in now!

At the park today we were pretending to be pilots flying the plane to Florida and Mexico. You were so funny. And you added a new phrase to your vocab - "Wait a minute mama." Though when you say it it sounds like "Waited a minute Mama." Which I happen to think is awfully cute.

You love to shut the door and play "knock knock" - not quite at the joke stage yet. You more knock and yell "Anybody there?" Though with your funny accent it sound like "anybody theh-ere?"

"Look at me!" - your new favorite phrase. You have no self-confidence issues buddy.

"That cool!"

"I want Clio to come over and play." I want to keep her."

Small conversation:
Me: "Alec, you have to go to sleep like a big boy (translation - by yourself)"
Alec: But I not a big boy. I'm a baby. A tiny one, a small boy.

And I could resist that how?

So I tell you you are a stinker and you reply, "i not a stinker mama, I a boy!"

I say "come here my baby" and you say "I not a baby, baby brother is a baby. I a big boy now!"

I guess it's official. You are all grown up! :(

We moved you to your big boy bed last weekend and you seemed reluctant at first but now thoroughly enjoy it. "It be perfect for me" - I love when you use this expression, never fails to crack me up. YOu really like your car pillows and got very upset when you couldn't find one - "where is my car pillow! I need it! Bring it to me!"

But you hate going to sleep by yourself - still. And now that you are so verbal this is what I hear "Mama, do you want to sleep with me? Pleeeease? Do you want to sleep with me? Lie down. Put your head down. On the pillow." Bossy little guy :)

We have a new routine, kiss, hug, lots of love, pat pat. And you are so cute with it. You'll give me a kiss, stop, think with your finger to your lips and say "hmmm, something else I need. Um....hugs and lots of love!" It is the sweetest thing bud.

Let's be clear here that it is not all fun and snuggles. You push me to the edge every day Alec. You don't listen! And you get that look in your eye, like just try to stop me mom, I am going to do it." Ugh, so exasperating I could scream sometimes.

We went to the "big city" this past week. You had such a fun time! You loved all the noise and the hustle and bustle. Though you kept wanting to walk not ride in your stroller which caused several scenes and meltdowns. But overall you were very good! We walked all the way from Times Square to Central Park where we went to the zoo - and you loved it and I think your highlight was feeding the goat, you thought that was funny. Then we walked over by Bloomies, had good deli for lunch and then took a long slow walk back to our hotel way down on 48th. Then that night we road the subway and had dinner with friends in Chinatown. You loved the subway and you loved my Pho soup! You went crazy with the broth and noodles. Such a funny guy.

The next day we rode the Ferris Wheel in the Times Square Toys R Us store. I got quite a few warnings about being pregnant but I couldn't figure out what the big deal would be. We got to ride in the Little TIkes Bog Red Car and you were very excited. But after about 5 minutes the novelty wore off and you started to melt down that you wanted to get out and go play with the legos! Oh well. We got a cute picture though.

There was a HUGE robotic Jurassic Park dinosaur and you got very freaked out by it. I was surprised because you don't scare easily. Afterwards it was all you wanted to talk about "the big dinosaur scared me. it was big! braaah, braaaah! i cry. it scare me."

I volunteered at your pre-school today and it was really cool to watch you there, playing and interacting with the kids. You loved these foam animal masks they have and were running all around making your "hop hop" noises or "oink oink" or "roof roof" depending on the animal you were wearing. I thought you might not want me to stay but you seemed happy I was there which made me feel good. It was a lot of work for me though! Wow.

We took Sabine to the vet today and the whole way there you kept telling her "we going to the animal doctor, get a new cat!" Guess you aren't too happy with her these days!

You walked up the stairs today like an adult - meaning one foot on each step, not toddler style which means each foot lands on each stair (two footed rather than 1). I was so impressed!

This morning you got in bed with me for our morning snuggle and you said "Hmm, what's that noise? It so loud. It's my nose!" And you started blowing through your nose which was a bit stuffed. So funny.

You seriously crack me up these days buddy. Sometimes I think I'd lose it a little if it weren't for the laughter.

Today you were sitting in my lap and we were reading a book and the baby started kicking. I asked you if you could feel him kicking your back and you said "There he is! He trying to get out! Oh no, he want my pop-up book! No!" I guess we'll have sharing issues!

So now everytime I say baby brother is kicking me you say "He trying get out! He coming!" If only it were that easy.

Your big thing right now is that whenever I discipline you, you run over with your arms wide open and hug me and say "Mama I love you!" - you are a wise wise soul, but don't think that this means you aren't in trouble!

One of your favorite expressions seems to be "I don't see it!" You are obsessed with seeing things. Also "What that sound?"

"I no like thunder, it makes me scared."

"This is my favorite cup, I love it."

We were on our way home after a long day trip to Aileen's bridal shower so I gave you a lollipop because you had been such a trooper but were starting to get antsy. As soon as I gave it to you, you said "This my favorite lollipop. I love it. I not sad anymore, this makes me happy." So sweet!

You say "worker mens" cracks me up.

When we are driving in the car and going down a hill you yell "whee!" it is so funny. You are easily entertained!

We had a really tough day yesterday. My belly and back were in extreme pain and you kept jumping on my belly everytime I sat down. And since my patience is non-existent these days, well lets just say we were both in tears by the end. So we were in my room putting clothes away for baby brother and you climbed up in the rocking chair and started rocking singing "rock-a-bye baby on the treetop...." and then you reached over and pulled a musical pull toy and it started to play music. You looked at me and said "this make you happy mama. this makes me happy too." - how could I not be happy after that sweet boy?

You love your black sunglasses with the green lenses (though I keep losing them!) Everytime you put them on you yell "I green, I green!" I guess because everything looks green.

You have gotten the hang of time outs. You do pretty well and don't get up anymore. Sometimes the threat is enough to get you to change your tune, but not always. Especially regarding kicking me when I'm changing your diaper - why do you do this buddy?

It's a good thing your big boy bed is full sized. It is absolutely covered in stuffed animals, trucks and books. I don't know why I bothered getting a cute comforter for you! But it helps you get to sleep by yourself so I am not complaining!