JDaniel will turn two on Friday. When I think about what he was doing a year ago and compare it to what he is doing now, it is amazing.
There are some things that are the same. Books are still one of his favorite things in the world. He has always loved to sit by himself and look at books as well as being read to. JDaniel’s very best friends are still the friends he met through the library and play group. Being outside or as he says “ouside” is really where he loves to be. We still start the day with morning prayers and snuggling. He still loves to snuggle with his hand up my husband’s or my sleeve. During meals holding hands to pray is still something JDaniel does. Bathtime is very much something he has continued to love. Eating has also continued to be something he enjoys. Now he is a little pickier.
There are many things that are different. JDaniel didn’t start to walk until he was 15 month old. This time last year he was still low crawling. Now he runs everywhere. I love to hear the padding of his sneakers around the house. He didn’t used to like to feed himself. Now he doesn’t like to be fed. Coloring, painting with bingo markers, building towers, and exploring all of his toys fills his time inside the house. Outside he loves to blow bubbles, gather sticks, play soccer, and write with chalk. JDaniel talks a mile a minute and knows about 400 words now. (About 150 of the words are food related) He gives great hugs now. He used to just cling. He can now say, “I wub you”,blow kisses, and hug you.
I wonder what he will be like this time next year.
creative gal says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 🙂
Acting Balanced Mom says
Happy Birthday JD! Hope it’s a wonderful year for you and your mommy!
Kate says
It really is amazing how quickly they change. I can’t wait to see him! Hope my gifts arrive on time.
Ma What's 4 dinner says
It’s an amazing time…enjoy! Two year olds are hysterical and so inquisitive. Good luck and hold on, it’s going to be a wild ride!
Alex aka Ma What’s For Dinner?
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Our Country Road says
Happy Birthday little man!
Kifus says
So nice to read about JD’s growing up. It takes me back to about 10 years and brings fond memories. A very happy second bithday to him for Friday!
Janine says
Aww, what a cute post! My little one is coming up on two years old two, but has a speech delay. I hope to hear her start talking soon!
kyooty says
running everywhere, so 2!!! I miss 2, you will love it more with each day 🙂
~ Noelle says
aw, time flies so fast!
Marilyn (A Lot of Loves) says
The years go by fast.
Believer says
Happy Birthday BIG BOY!
Enjoy your time together.
I find that each year that passes the next one goes by even quicker.
Children really are a gift!
Many blessings to both of you.
Kathleen says
It is amazing at how they change. My son will be 2 this month, and I can’t believe how many more things he can do in just a year. Hope JDaniel has a great birthday!