You have been 2 years old now for a few weeks and I've been putting off writing this post. I can't believe two years have flown by already, you are definetly not a baby anymore...you are a little boy who is becoming very independent. When I try to help you with something you are very quick to shout "Oliver DO IT!" And then I back off and let you do it. I am very proud of you for demonstrating your independence at such an early age and hope you keep it up....perhaps a bit more politely. You are amazing me everyday with new words, even sentences and interests in new things.
You sledded for the first time this winter with your big brother and dad. Daddy created a little sledding hill for you in our neighborhood and you go down all by yourself in your own sled. You are not afraid to try new things! You love going on rides at the Mall of America. Annie and I took you a couple months ago and you and I rode the mini rollarcoaster...you loved it!! I can't wait to take you to Como Zoo this summer to see the animals AND ride on rides. You love the MN Zoo, we have a membership there and go at least once a month. Your favorite animals there are the bears and the otters. We meet our friends Dasa and Tomas there often and you boys never seem to get tired of it. It is also a great way for your mom to get out of the house during the colder months!
You love love love animals...ALL of them...lions, tigers, cows, ardvarks, armadillos, wolverines, the list is never-ending. Your dad started reading an animal encyclopedia type book to you when you were younger than 18 months and you have many of the animals memorized. Some of them are rare species like Alpaca, Okapi, Sun Bear, and many others. Your favorite toys are little plastic animals we get at toy stores or Target. You have a huge bin full of these animals and play with them or carry a couple around every day.
You received a really cool easel for your birthday and love to stand at it and draw with your markers (washable!). You also love to stand in our kitchen and play play-doh or paint with water colors. Both very messy but fun! I can't wait until someday we have a house and you have a playroom to do these activities in.
In November we started going to an ECFE class and you are really loving it. It started out a little rough but after two classes you were used to going and already bonded with the teachers. We just started spring session and plan to continue until you go to preschool. It is a great way for me to connect with other local moms who have two year olds. It is also a great time for you to spend with people you don't see all the time.
You had surgery this year to have tubes put in your ears. You had many ear infections and we wanted to see if the tubes would work for you. The surgery was a bit traumatic for your mom and dad but a very quick and simple procedure. The tubes seem to be working well. The day after you had surgery you started calling us Mommy and Daddy instead of Mama and Dada so we think it improved your hearing. : )
This month we decided to try selling our two bedroom townhome -hopefully things go well with that. We are ready to have a yard for you boys to run around in and a bit more room so we can all spread out a bit more. As you and Calvin grow bigger we are needing more space!
Oliver, you are a very caring and considerate little boy. You have a very sweet little personality and are very loving to pretty much everyone. You have a comical side and can make us laugh many times a day. We love you so much little Gooch, you are our little bear.
Love,
Mommy
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