Turning Two

Today my son is two. It doesn't feel like that long ago I was reflecting back on his first year. This past year Spencer definitely transformed from my baby to my big boy.

12 Months

Spencer is getting into absolutely everything. I have to be careful leaving him unattended because even in a short amount of time he can find trouble and make a big mess. He took his first steps and now we are really in trouble.

13 Months

Spencer is getting so proficient at walking. I think all of his cruising around is making him extra tried. Because he is tired he either takes extra long naps or hardly naps at all. He is working on his fourth tooth which is probably playing a role in his crankiness as well.

He really likes reading. One of his favorite books is "Blue Hat Green Hat" by Sandra Boynton. He repeats the word 'oops' every time we read it and he giggles.

14 Months

Spencer is becoming a hard worker and a big helper. He wants to do everything mommy and daddy does. He is also getting quite challenging and exhausting. He has been having some rough nights, and I think it is due to teething.

I don't understand how a little body can have so much energy. He has started running and boy can those little legs move fast! He has also started saying DaDa and learned how to drink out of a straw.

15 Months

Ready, Set, Climb! I thought he was getting into everything before, now he can climb and reach more things! People are commenting on how much Spencer's face has slimmed down. That is bound to happen when you run everywhere and climb on everything all day long.

I've discovered a few more teeth coming through, Spencer's finally has some molars, bring on the steak!

16 Months

Spencer got to meet his Uncle Michael for the first time. We went home to Idaho to pick him up from the airport after his two year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Spencer enjoyed playing with his cousins and riding in his first tractor on his Uncle Derek's farm.

17 Months

Spencer has become really interested in walking up and down the stairs like a big boy. It takes a lot more time but as a stay at home mom, time to help Spencer grow and develop is one thing I have. He now has 14 teeth. He has finally started trying to talk, he is experimenting with words and gabbering all the time.

He had his first major injury when he grabbed my shower razor, fortunately no trip to the hospital or stitches were necessary. He is down to only one nap a day.

18 Months

Spencer has discovered YouTube, more specifically VeggieTales. He went swimming for the first time and has started attending nursery at church. He isn't too excited about nursery...yet.

Spencer made friends with a neighbor boy named Sammy. Sammy is 10 months older than Spencer. They play together every day the weather is nice.

19 Months

Spencer is getting frustrated with me and my lack of energy or desire to do anything, to him being pregnant just means momma is being lazy. He is fun and silly and just wants to play all the time and I can't keep up.

He likes to go down the big slides at the park and he doesn't even want to hold my hand.

20 Months

Spencer is starting to behave better at church and is finally enjoying nursery. This month he experienced his first Earthquake and Hurricane. Spencer is becoming more aware of the baby in my tummy, he'll point to my stomach and say "be-be." He likes to give his little sister hugs and kisses.

Spencer has decided he wants to start using the toilet. He has pooped and peed on the potty several times!

21 Months

Spencer is very interested in babies so we got him a doll. He is also excited about his letters, numbers, and colors. As we walk through the grocery store or around the neighborhood he has to point out all the colors and letters/numbers he sees.

His coordination is improving and he wants to do EVERYTHING by himself. He is getting awesome at climbing ladders at the park. I don't even worry about him anymore.

22 Months

Spencer went Trick-or-Treating for the first time and has discovered he likes candy. He has also taken an interest in animals and likes to make the different animal sounds.

He went on his first vacation to Illinois without his mom. He has started folding his arms when we say prayers.

23 Months

Spencer's vocabulary has just exploded, he talks nonstop. He has started being more interactive at music makers and wants to participate in the hand gestures for the songs.

This month he started sleeping with his crib door open to help transition him into a big boy bed. He had his first dental visit and actually let the Hygienist scale and polish his teeth. He also got to attend his first baptism and witness his Great Aunt Ida become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

24 Months

And now my son is 24 months! I can't believe I have a two year old. He is such a fun loving boy who likes learning about the world around him. He is excited about his baby sister coming and I think he is going to make a terrific big brother.