Two

My first baby turned two a few weeks ago. All grown up. When we brought Ty home Mav seemed so much bigger right away, now that he's two he's practically an adult!

That may be extreme but he's growing so fast these days! We're talking do everything yourself, speaking mini sentences fast.



My dear sweet Mav,

Your still Momma's boy at heart and we still have plenty of snuggles but you now adore your daddy just as much. You try to be just like him including copying his body language, keeping your hat with his and "helping" him with things around the house. On the weekends mommy gets a sleep in day and daddy gets up with you. I'm usually wide awake and listening to you and your daddy, it just melts my heart.


You look just like him. You smile like mommy, with your squinty eyes and you have my forehead but that's pretty much all that's left of me these days. Sorry about that by the way.

This year has been a big one for you.


You started daycare and you love it. You ask to go there almost daily. You love to play with all the other kids and have your very first best friend Noah (not counting Nate because he's family). I'm sure part of why you are so smart is because of all the great things you do and learn there. You know your colours, can almost count to 10 (you usually skip 5 and 7) and you know some of the alphabet already. 

You became a big brother a few months ago. I never knew a 20 month old toddler could have so much pride and natural nurturing instinct like you immediately did. Sure you were jealous but you've loved your brother from the moment you met him, you share your toys and try to help him when he needs anything. You are very rarely jealous these day and have taken a very protective role when we are around other people.

During your first year you had stitches, and during your second you fractured your first bone. You collar bone to be exact. And ya I said "first" because as much as I hate the idea I'm sure it's not the last. You are such a wild man, you have no fear when it comes to doing things. You scaled a six foot ladder right to the top, you climb and jump and run everywhere. We have been seeing an allergist for your mysterious reactions you have been having. So far it is looking like you have some sort of sensitivity with no specific trigger. Hopefully whatever it is you grow out of it fast.

You are speaking fairly, you have quite a large vocabulary and use it appropriately as well as in mini sentences, but you do still have trouble expressing your emotions. You tend to be a bit emotional. There are days where you cry and whine so much that mommy wants everyone to just go back to bed. Terrible twos are in full swing. But Mommy loves you anyways.

You are stubborn and independent; loving and protective; free spirited and hot tempered. You love animals, your friends and your family fiercely. Your favourite shows include Dora, and Diego. Favourite foods are any types of fruit. You could eat berries all day.

If the last few months are any indication I think this year will be full of all sorts of new challenges, you will probably be testing mommy and daddy's wits to the breaking point but we will be sure to have lots of fun in the process.

Mommy and Daddy love you more than the world itself.
xox