24 month stats

this was the best we could get for her official 2 yr. picture. somebody insisted on being silly

TWO!! That’s how old Della turned last week, and I swear she turned into a miniature person overnight.

What does the life of a 2 year old look like? I’ll tell how this one’s is, anyway:

• Official measurements at her well check on her exact 2 year birthday: height – 36.25″ (97%), weight – 25.7 lbs. (25-50%), blood pressure – 83/47 (yes, they actually put the cuff on her and everything! it was so cute, she just sat there perfectly still and let the nurse do it). Her doctor said she was amazed because D was so cooperative, acting like and the size of a 3 year old, that it was so weird seeing her in a diaper and knowing she’s only 24 months old.
• Motion is constant. She’s always running, jumping, spinning, dancing, climbing, or playing with something. Apparently walking is not on the list of things to do for 2 year olds.
• Language is exploding. Just in this past month or so alone she’s begun stringing 2 words together all the time. We’ve gotten a couple 3 word phrases, but usually she sticks to 2 in a row right now. Some of her favorites include:
  • big ouch
  • big truck
  • big lake
  • big boats
  • me outside (as in i want to go outside, mom!)
  • me night-night (translation: i just woke up)
  • big poop
  • bye-bye poop (when you flush. yes, potty humor starting already)
  • orange juice
  • more milk
• Other new words since the last update include (and i’m sure this list is severely lacking, but i can’t remember more right now)
  • walk
  • rock
  • dark
  • duck
  • stuck
  • poop (sounds like poot)
• If she doesn’t want you to sing/whistle/hum along to some song she’ll wave her hand at you and say “No, no no”.
• Potty training. She shows interest, so we got her a little potty seat that goes on the regular toilet seat but can also turn into its own stand alone chair for her, but she hasn’t actually used it yet. She more likes to climb up and just hang out on the seat. However, once during our little vacation a few weeks ago she did poop on the toilet, but I think it was more of a fluke that I asked her if she had to poop when she really did than anything. She did just turn 2 though, so I’m definitely not going to rush into or push this one. When she’s ready, she’ll be ready.

Hmm, I think those are the major things for this time. More than anything, I just can’t believe how big she’s getting! I have a feeling full sentences are just around the corner, and then it will be hilarious to hear what she thinks she’s really saying now. I love this girl more than anything and am really looking forward to all the time we get to spend together these next couple months. Happy birthday, peanut!!

first trip to the zoo on her birthday was a hit!

the official 2 yr. height measurement. look how much i’ve grown!

 And here’s a little comparison to see just how much has changed in the last year. Apparently the shirt hasn’t, though…