Sawyer: 23 months

Who is 23 Months? This guy!

Sawyer is definitely ready to turn 2. From his massive vocabulary, terrible tantrums and constant need to ensure that everything he does is "his idea", I am now confident I understand why they are called "the terrible two's". And we still have 1 month left :) This was my most struggling month as a mother thus far. All my limits were tested (did I mention he punched a waitress?) But still at the end of each day, I would forget how bad it was because he knows how to show me love just as much as he knows how to test me. I think that is what makes a parent's job so hard. With a little kiss and an "I love you", it's like they can do no wrong.
I am sad that I only have 1 more update for his 2nd birthday and then I will retire from monthly Sawyer posts. I will most likely just update every few months or with big changes. I can not believe how fast this has gone and thanks to all our family and friends for keeping up with our little guy. Hope you have enjoyed our updates.
xoxo

STATS

Weight: 32.3 lbs., he actually stood on the scale

Height: 34 inches (estimate doesn't see Dr. until 2nd Bday)

Eating: Eating a lot less lately, sometimes doesn't even want dinner. His favorites right fruit snacks, animal crackers, pizza and hamburgers.

Sleeping: He has started to sleep in until 8:30/9 am on the weekends even though he still goes to bed at 7:30/8. Loving it!

Clothing: 2T  and some 3T in shirts. 2T in pants, size 7 shoes

Diapers: we went up to size 6 because of capacity :) they are a little big

watching videos with his animanls

Playing: Loves trains, puzzles and flash cards. Also has gotten a few stuffed animals he is especially fond of that he names (louie his cardinal, melman his giraffe, figgit his fixit felix doll, ralph, sally his dog, stewart his minion, elmo and bear ). He has become obsessed with certain youtube videos like "gangnam style", "what the fox say", "what the cards have" and "linsey sterling's crystallize". He just stairs and dances over and over again. He also loves anything art (drawing, painting, etc) or music (drums, guitar, piano, etc) related.

made this all on his own at school

When he was done he sat down, said "cheese, more"

Teething:  All his teeth are in waiting on those 2 year molars...yikes!

happy boy

Talking:  I have stopped keeping track because he says everything. Some of my favorite/cutest phrases he says are: "Oh Doughnut" for darnit, "love you too", "I don't like it", "bye bye friends".

Every Sunday he wakes up and asks to go to Gailey's to see the harpist and eat eggs. He also is able to tell us how old he is turning on his birthday. One of the most impressive things he did for me this  week was he counted to 10 on my fingers, almost completely by himself (I had to help a tad). I learned at the last family night that he knows most of his friend's parents by name and greets them every morning, so polite :)

loves taking pictures and saying "cheese"

Potty Training: still very interested but not going consistently. He did sit on the potty with his clothes on a couple weeks ago and go #2 and came and told us. So he gets the idea but we just need to work on removing his clothes first.

MORE PICS FROM OUR FUN WEEKEND AT THE PARK AND POOL

swinging with Kaiden

kisses for Kaiden

Pool time at the Ozark Community Center

Sawyer: 20 Months

20 Months!!!

20 Months Old!! Only 4 months away from the big 2! He already knows that and will answer the question "How old will you be on your birthday?" He is a rambunctious, rough and tough little boy but is so loving and sweet. He loves the cardinals and tells everyone "GO CARDINALS!" His little voice is adorable and he knows how to communicate what he wants completely. A couple major changes this month....he got his first hair cut and he actually enjoys watching movies! We had some family photos taken for our Christmas Card and we got a sneak peak at a few that I have included below. My friend & Coworker Cheryl did them and she is amazing!

Love the lighting

I could kiss that face all day!

With his favorite toy Mr. Hamra (as he calls him)

STATS

Weight: 31...I can't even hold him hardly anymore.

Height: 33 inches

Eating:  Has really cut back on eating, will pick and stuff but not eat big meals. Usually has one big meal a day. 

Sleeping: Great sleeper, I have to wake him up for school now. Goes to bed about 7:45-8 p.m. and I wake him up around 6:45-7 a.m.

Clothing: 18-24 months in pants and 2T in shirts. Size 6 shoes.

Diapers: size 5

Play day at the Park with Mom!

Where's Sawyer?

Wee!

Playing: Loves playing in his tunnels and building towers just to knock them down. He even loves making blankets into forts and hiding under them. Running and hiding is always a favorite pastime. He has become obsessed with the movie "Wreck it Ralph" and watches it everyday after school. Every time we are in the car we watches the movies "Cars". It has become quite the routine. Still loves to read and  his favorite book right now is Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaur.

Teething:  All his teeth are in!

Paisley feeding Sawyer Coffee

Talking:  This boy says everything. Whenever I think he doesn't understand something he proves me wrong. He says 2 and 3 word sentences and understands practically everything. He is also very polite and says please, thank you and your welcome. My favorite thing is in the morning when I drop him off to school he says "bye bye mommy, love you" and then kisses me and walks to the window to wave to me as I drive away. Melts my heart every time.

My handsome young man

Potty Training: has gone 3-4 times on the potty this month but still not 100% sold on the whole idea.

Posing before our photo session

Other developments:  Has been known to be a little rough at school, pushes when someone tries to take his things. We are working on "gentle" touches and re-directing him but it is still a work in progress. Tantrums are still going strong but hasn't had as many this month. He did have another ear infection last week and is on antibiotics, hopefully the don't keep happening. We go back in a month to follow-up.

Sawyer: 19 Months

Another month down and that much closer to being a 2 year old. He sure does already act like one. Tantrums are in full force and he voices his opinion on the daily. He has become speaking in sentences and is great at following directions. He has also starting saying "bye bye mommy, love you" in the morning when I drop him off. He almost pushes me out the door. I love sending him to a place he loves so much!

STATS

Weight: 30

Length: 33 inches

Eating:  Becoming very picky. He eats one big meal a day and picks at the rest. His favorites are the same as last month. He ate a salmon burger the other day and liked it but it didn't seem to sit too well in his stomach. 

We have Mommy/Sawyer Saturdays...he is so sweet!

Sleeping: Still a great sleeper, averaging 10-11 hours a night. Naps during the day have been a little shorter during the week but still long on the weekends. Also still consistently falling asleep at lunch.

Clothing: 18-24 months in pants and 2T in shirts. Size 6 shoes.

Diapers: size 5

Sawyer with Rocco, This is how he poses for pictures now :)

Playing: Turning into a sports-fanatic. Loves baseball, basketball and football and just got his first Hockey set (thanks Aunt Jules & Uncle Scott). Anything outdoors or that involves running/climbing he wants to do. But on an opposite note, his current favorite activity is reading. He will sit and read with me for hours (no lie). His favorite books are Goodnight Moon, There's a Wocket in my Pocket, The Foot Book, Spot and Little Blue Truck.

he'll hang from anything he can find

Teething:  All the teeth he will have until his 2 molars. 

Talking: He is an amazing talker, I must brag on him for a bit! They tested him at school and he tested in language at 26 months!! Last night the parents as teachers lady came to do his 18 month screening and was very impressed with his development since she saw him last spring. He got perfect scored on all categories and he even showed off a bit with his language. He has also learned his whole name and understands the differences between hot, cold and warm. He loves seeing his shadow when we play outside and will say "Hi Shadow" and wave at it.
Some of his new impressive word combos:
"I don't like that"
"In a minute"
"I'm excited!"

"Airplane, Chicago"

"where are you"

18 month Screening Results!!!

Potty Training: Still sits on it but not really that interested

Other developments:  Still hasn't used a pacifier (mimi) and hasn't seemed to noticed. He is quite the tantrum thrower and we are trying to figure out ways to handle these (yes we will take suggestions). He has started to hit when he gets overly tired and most reactions from us just make him laugh. He does still feel bad after a while and will hug and kiss to make us feel better.

The Glow Run last weekend, Sawyer 1st Official 5K