Dear Cole,
Today you are halfway to being a three year old! You have changed so much in the last 6 months, it's hard to imagine you made us a family of four 2 1/2 years ago.
We call you Cole Monster, Coley, and Cole Merritt. You came into this world calmly, and you are living it just the opposite these days! You are truly going through the "terrible twos" but at the same time are so sweet, funny and loving.
You play really well independently, although you love playing with Grady and your friends at Stephie's house. (Drew, Colton, Dex, Ella, and Baby Evan) You also chase the big kids aroundon the playground and yell at them, "My name's Cole!" You share very well for a 2 yo, as long as it's not your favorite Lightning McQueen. You can be stubborn, and will pitch a full blown fit if we want you to do something you don't want to do. In your defense, because you are number two, you get drug around everywhere past your naptime/bedtime... hence the crankiness and tantrums.
You talk really pretty well now. Your favorite things to say are:
- I "non't" like it
- Non't touch it
- It's disgusting
- No Gwady
- I did it!
- Steady, weady, Go!
- I-nya big boy
- I pooped
- Wuv you
- See you tomorrow
(You keep us laughing!)
You also have VERY good manners for a 2 yo! You say pwease, tank you and u welcome without prompting.
You have finally started occasionally smiling for the camera and saying "cheese" and then request to see the picture.
You liked the pool this summer, but only the steps. I'd say you don't love it. We'll see how next year goes.
Recently you will tell us you are scared and "it's dark"... You seem a little more timid in general than your brother was at this age.
You are a pretty picky eater. You do like: chips, cookies, crackers, croutons, bread, cake, cereal with milk, milk, yogurt, cheese, all fruit, popcorn, olives, chicken (sometimes), ice cream, green beans, fries, nuggets, eggs, bacon, fruit bars, sausage, pancakes, muffins and any other breakfast food. Basically anything processed or unhealthy... We keep giving you healthy choices and good vitamins and pray that someday you will enjoy eating a larger variety of healthy foods again. You always eat a good breakfast and want snacks all day long. You rarely eat a good dinner.
You love sports and balls, playgrounds, running, trains, puzzles, and CARS and trucks. Your favorite movie is Cars and you saw Planes this summer and loved it as well. You still like Elmo, and most any cartoon on Disney. You LOVE to be read to and memorize specific lines out of books. You pretend to read books often.
You love your brother and want to do everything he does. You also fight and scream at him, but we just laugh because it's usually for no reason. You even yell "No Gwady" when he's not even touching you.
You are tough as nails! You rarely cry due to being hurt. People often comment on your toughness and getting right back up after falling and scraping your knees... which is constant.
You weigh 32 pounds, but I have no idea how tall you are. You keep getting taller and skinnier because you never stop moving!
You wear a size 3T clothes and size 9 shoes. You don't seem to care what you wear. You wear a size 5 diapers.
You take a 2-3 hour afternoon nap still and sleep from 7:45-7:00ish. You moved from a crib to a big boy bed this summer and it was a very easy adjustment.
You will pee in the potty on command, and announce the second you poop... I'm thinking potty training isn't far off.
You are a lover! You give good hugs and kisses and tell us you wuv us. You ask to " rocky-roo" when you are tired and want us both to lay down with you at bedtime. You still suck your thumb, and love your "b's". You usually sleep with a couple of cars and a pile of stuffed animals.
You've outgrown the slight eczema (we think) you had when you were younger although you take Zyrtec and we still use Cetaphyl.
Coley, you are just the most fun. You are happiest in the mornings and I can't wait to hear your little feet running down the hallway and your "Good morning mommy and daddy" and then your plea to play on the iPad or jump on the bed.
We love you sweet boy!
