Dear Parker & Presley, you actually just turned
22 months but since I'm behind in my writing I will write about month
21. I still cannot believe you are getting so close to TWO. You are really growing and shining more and more every day!
Presley
*Happy. You are such a happy, full of life little girl! You love to laugh out loud and play silly games.
*Smart. You are so very smart and clever in your ways. You are talking more and more everyday. You can mimic almost anything I say to you and sometimes I'm surprised when I'm copied. I love your sweet voice. :)
*Negotiator. You really love your brother, and of course anything he has is instantly WAY better than any other toy/item in the house...so therefore you go for what you want and don't stop until you get it! I admire your determination. However, when I get on to you and tell you to give it back to Parker you go and find other toys to try to give to Parker...of course he wants nothing to do with these negotiation tactics. :)
*Independent. You play very well on your own. You love to play with your stuffed animals, little plastic animals, and dolls. I usually can find you talking to them and setting them up, moving them around the house...it is so very sweet to watch.
*Little Mommy. You take great care of your doll babies and stuffed animals. You also are very sensitive to Parker when he is sad. You try patting and rubbing his back to make him feel better...only thing is most of the time he is sad it's because of something you have taken from him...but we always work it out. :)
*Dislike for mornings. The last few months you have become an anti-morning person. I think you wake up still a little tired which doesn't put you in the best mood. You and I cuddle in the rocking chair or I carry you around the house until you cheer up- usually at least 30 minutes. We have to be very careful around you during this time...you get annoyed easily. :) I've learned- I can't touch your stuffed animals, I can't walk away from you for a second, and Daddy better not even try talking to you- haha! But, after you wake up you are the happiest girl all day long!
*Dance Dance Dance. I can't get over how much you love to dance. You just can't help yourself- the second you hear music you start moving! We were at the park one afternoon and a car pulled up with loud music, you even started dancing to that! :) You have some good little moves too. You love Daddy to hold your hand and twirl you around.
*Kisses. You are so loving. You love giving kisses, and I even see you often reading a book quietly by yourself and leaning down to kiss the babies or animals on the pictures of the book. Oh and my favorite thing about your kisses is you click your tongue when you give a kiss to try and make the smooch sound. So adorable!
Parker
*Sunshine. You are like a bundle of sunshine, ALWAYS happy and playful! You have been happy, and easy going since the day you were born.
*100% boy. You LOVE (I MEAN L.O.V.E) trucks, airplanes, and tractors!! I never noticed how many 18 wheelers are on the road until you came along. You excitedly point out EVERY SINGLE truck when we drive. You shout from the backseat, "TRUCK" and if I don't acknowledge you right away, you shout louder. I'm glad you don't want me to miss one. ;)
*Cuddly. You love to cuddle and if you had your way you'd sleep on me all night. Since Christmas (when you got sick) you have been coming in to sleep in our bed around 2 am until morning...you toss, turn, kick us in the face, but there is nothing sweeter than me opening my eyes to you on your knees, with a big smile, flapping your hand (waving) in my face. A few days ago I woke up to you leaning down and giving me kisses- you were being so quiet, sweetest thing ever.
*Messy. I am always amazed at the mess you can create even with the tiniest crumb. I'm not sure how you do it sometimes. :) Every meal you end up covered in food- face, clothes, hair! You often like to throw your food as well, creating a mess all around you.
* Picky eater! It is my daily challenge to get you to eat. I've found you mostly like soft foods...or crunchy! You love all dairy products and I can always count on you to eat avocado! It helps that you can tell me yes or no now when I ask you if you want certain foods.
* Early riser. You like to get a jump start on the day early in the morning. You always wake up happy and ready to go! When you wake up in our bed I'm always amazed at how many silly sounds and noises you make...often really loudly right after you wake up- being playful. Daddy doesn't always appreciate this. :) I think part of the reason you wake up so early is to get your one-on-one time. You help Mommy & Daddy make their coffee every morning and one of your favorite things is to push the coffee button.
*Kitchen helper. In addition to making coffee you also love to help me make dinner. You love to help me stir. :)
*Curious. You investigate every thing and often find ways to take things apart, often things I don't expect you to take apart. Smart boy! You also would much rather be up and involved in whatever I am doing rather than playing with toys. :)
Together
(giving a kiss above)
*you of course have the battles over toys and even attention but you also sure do love to play together! I love watching you chase each other around the house giggling the entire time! Parker, you especially loves to play chase. You also love to copy each other...a lot of the time it's when you are in your high chairs eating- silly babies. :)
* kisses. I love watching you give each other a kiss every night before bed. So sweet!
*the relationship between the two of you is amazing.
We love you both more than anything. You create happiness all around you!
