Big 2 (and a half) Year Old

I am 6 months behind in publishing this post because I am 6 months behind in getting him to the pediatrician for his 2 year checkup! Pitiful! His appointment is still a month away, so I will go ahead and write while I have a minute...

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Development: Wills loves shapes and numbers. He knows the difference between a hexagon and pentagon. He can identify random shapes like a rhombus. He loves pointing out shapes and counting. Physically Wills is very coordinated. He wants to do everything his big brother and sister do. He loves all sports and has great hand-eye coordination. He climbs and jumps off of everything and rarely learns his lesson after falling and getting hurt.

Likes/Dislikes: Wills loves to dance and as he says, "show us his moves" which include a lot of hand rolls, booty shaking, and running in circles and jumping. He is a rough little boy and gets in trouble all of the time for hitting. In typical third-born fashion, Wills struggles to share and always seems to think he is going to get a toy taken away from him. Although in reality, both Trip and Anna Kate are very sweet with him most of the time.

Stories: Wills is very independent and sometimes just goes quietly and does what he wants to do. At our Monday school group, he escaped a fenced in playground without anyone noticing and made his way across a parking lot and into the school building where he found me! At church, he escaped a baby gated area and made his way onto an elevator before anyone could catch him. This has happened so many times under my supervision, that I don't hold it against the caregivers, although they are always very apologetic.

Six months ago, I wrote, "Turning 2 has actually been a less "terrible" experience with Wills and sort of a turning point in terms of his ability to communicate with us." Boy was I wrong! My opinion today is that he is easily my most difficult toddler. And that is saying a lot, because AK was very strong willed. My theory is that he learned from the best (Anna Kate) and has upped his game! His fits are astronomical. While AK could get you with the sheer pitch of her screams, Wills adds in the physical element swinging his arms and flailing his body to make the fit especially dramatic. Thankfully he is to the point where he understands the mere mention of a spanking and knows to turn off the fit. Anna Kate never really could turn it off until she was ready.

Wills can be the most cuddly, sweet boy when he wants. I soak those moments up because most of the time he is just too busy! 

Most of Wills' affection is directed to his animals. He has about 20 that he sleeps with every night and chews on their tails, ears, hands like a pacifier. He loves his animals!!

 

Those cheeks! Someone told me the other  day that God made toddlers so stinking cute because if they weren't their parents would toss them to the curb! I thought that was funny. He is cute!

William Randal,

You are an adventure! You bring joy, laughter, frustration and excitement to our lives and I love every bit of you. You are smart, brave, strong, and loving. You make people laugh! As you've become a big 2 1/2 year old your personality has developed in so many ways. You are dynamic!

Your Dad and I pray that your strong and courageous personality will bring glory to God. That you will love Him zealously and that your passion will draw others to the Lord.

"Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect..." 1 Peter 3:13-15

We love you buddy!