Officially "almost 2".
Owen now:
- Speaks in sentences (I need Daddy, I need Mommy, I go poddy, moo go poddy, I need Blue Bear)
- Sings the birthday song while swaying back and forth ... "Happy Birthday Mommy. Happy Birthday Daddy. Happy Birthday Elmo. Happy Birthday Me" ... each one three times.
- Doesn't say Owen, only Me.
- Plays by himself more
- Says "Birdie" every time he sees a bird outside or in a book.
- Wears his big hat outside all of the time
- Can kick soccer goals and even dribbles.
- Can use a spade shovel. He can even put his foot on the blade and push down.
- Loves to play with his train set
- Enjoys going to rummage sales with Daddy and holding on the the coupon book at the grocery store.
- Always seems to have room for strawberries
- Consistently takes a 2 hour nap in the afternoon.
- Loves working outside with Mommy and Daddy.
- Knows that rabbits go "hop-hop"
- Points the car, Jeep or house and says "Me!"
- Gets a lot of enjoyment out of hearing car horns. Especially when he presses the "Panic" button on our keys.
- Tries to help wipe himself during diaper change. It really doesn't help at all.
- Makes us read 5-10 books each night.
- Still hasn't realized he can climb out of his crib.
- Is really excited about swim lessons in a few weeks.
- Gets into The Young & The Restless with Mommy.
- Can use the railing to climb up and go down stairs.
- Looks at books by himself
- Enjoys putting his socks on his hands
- Starting to like tooth brush time again.
- Becoming very proficient in puzzle completion
"Finally I can go back to using my hands to eat!"
Owen has decided to take on surfing as a hobby.