Lincoln Lately {2.5 years}

Say it ain't so!  Lincoln is 2.5 years old!!  I feel like the growing up that happened between 2 and 2.5 years is quite substantial.  I look at pictures of him when he turned 2 and he seems like just a baby but now he seems like a little boy.  These last six months have also brought with them a few terrible 2 moments as well, but also a lot of fun moments too.  

Let's see what you are up to, sweet boy!

Basic Info
You weigh a little over 32 lbs and you are about 37 inches tall.  You were mostly 3T clothes but you could probably get away with wearing some 2T pants this fall.   

When you stopped wearing diapers a few weeks ago you were wearing a size 6.  You are wearing underwear during the day but pull-ups size 3T/4T during naps and nighttime.  We started potty training you at 29 months.  We went cold turkey to underwear on a Saturday morning and we have not looked back.  Right now, you are definitely still learning but doing pretty good.  You have about one accident every other day when you are home with mommy.  You did spend a day at La La's last week and you did not have any accidents.  You are not independent in going and still need some help but overall you are doing pretty good.  You are very proud of yourself and love to tell everyone you see that you pee pee in the potty and pull down your pants to show them your big boy underwear. 

Eating and Sleeping
You are still a pretty good eater.  You definitely have phases where you do not want to eat as much and then times where you eat all day.  Your favorites are grilled chicken, grapes, cheetos, grilled cheese, dried cranberries, cherry tomatoes, and corn.  One new item that you have begun to like is salad but you call it "weaves" (leaves).  It's pretty cute.  You still like to drink a lot but we have had to cut that back a bit now that you are potty trained.  You still sleep about 11-12 hours at night. Your bedtime is around 8:30 and now that mommy stays home with you then you sleep till about 8:00-8:30 most mornings.  You still nap from about 1:00 to 3:00 every day. 

Language
You language is still evolving and growing everyday.  Your daddy and I understand most everything you say but I would guess that a stranger would not be able to understand some things that you say.  Your speech is very factual yet random.  For example, while talking about an episode of Barney or something on TV you will start randomly telling me about the time you went bowling.  You still love to point out what items belong to each person in our house. You are constantly asking "why" we are doing something as well as asking what will be doing next. You love to randomly talk about you grandparents by listing them all off and the talking about your aunts, uncles and cousins and you can also list all of them.  

Likes and Dislikes
Your favorite thing is STILL a ball.  Any shape or size will do but your favorite is a baseball.  You love to hit the baseball off the tee and you are quite good at it.  We took you to a birthday party recently at a bounce place.  Towards the end of the party you ended up finding a ball and stood out in the open area throwing the ball to Dean, our small group leader.  Several parents took note of how well you were throwing it and came up to me to tell me what a natural you were.  I knew you were good at throwing the ball but up until that point I don't think I realized what a strength this is for you.  

You have recently begun to like trains especially Thomas and Percy.  You even like to watch the cartoons.    The other day I asked you a few "favorite" questions and here were you responses: best friend? "Emmy" favorite color? "orange and yellow" and favorite animal "puppies."  

 You still love Barney but have also found a love for Calliou, Thomas and Friends, Scooby Doo/Batman DVD and a Disney movie of dogs that you call "Puppies."  You love to play with the throw pillows on the couch.  You also love to help me with any project, especially if it requires cleaning.  You LOVE to clean and I love that about you! :)

You have a big love for music.  You love to sing songs and can sing quite a few -- ABC's, Zaccheas, Ring Around the Rosie, Itsy Bitsy Spider, tons of Barney songs, Jesus Loves Me, This Little Light of Mine, etc. 

You have also developed a love for all things superhero.  You have a batman and superman figurine that you often want to take with you wherever you go.  You are also a big fan of Emery.  You have started to ask me "Mommy, Emmy play with me?"  I think you are running out of patience and eagerly awaiting for the moment she does more than just lay there!  Ha.  Every so often you ask me if you can feed her.  You are a sweet big brother.  

And you, of course, still have a huge love for your lovie. 

Educational

You know about 12 letters, can count to ten, can sing your ABC's (missing quite a few letters in there), can identify two shapes (circle and heart) and know three colors (yellow, green and pink).  You can also identify just about any animal.  You LOVE animals.  We have also started doing some catechisms with you and you are catching on quickly.  You favorite one for me to ask you is "Is there more than one God?'  and you adamantly answer "NO THERE IS JUST ONE GOD!"  

Well, I think that about hits the high notes.  I am sure I am leaving out a few things but for the most part you are an energetic, curious little guy that on occasion will say "I want to cuddle with you, mommy" and it just melts me to pieces.