Is it really true? Can my little prince only have 1 month to go before he turns 2?
2 just seems so old and I can't believe we are almost there.
2 is also an age that I feel like so much is expected of them and sometimes I still feel like spoiling him. Well...since I can't freeze time, I guess I can just cherish this last month of my little toddler.
2 is also WAY too old for him to still have his bottle at night, so we will be working on that one.
Despite my last post on Roman and his tantrums, he has actually been so much better this month and so much fun. He is beginning to talk much more and keeps us laughing all day with his funny mannerisms and cute personality. He still is a little behind in talking compared to some other kids his age, but he has always been a few months behind so I know that everything happens at his own pace. I learned early on with him to not compare with other kids, but with himself. As long as he is learning and happy, that is all that matters.
We said Good-bye to Gymboree this past month and hello to My Gym. Roman goes to My Gym with Grandpa Bob every Thursday and is learning to follow a little more direction and structure in his play. It was sad to leave Gymboree, but I look forward to starting with Paisley in the Fall.
Some of my favorite things about Roman at 21 months is....
-Our special outings.
Once a week we get Frozen Yogurt or donuts. I love sitting at the store and talking with him while we share our treats. It is one of my favorite times of the week that I get to spend with him. He now picks out which kind of donut he wants; always something with sprinkles (just like his mama).
-The way he pretends to talk on the phone. He walks around the house with the phone to his ear and just talks and laughs.
-Visiting restaurants are much better, especially when a booth is involved. Some of our fav's are The Counter, CPK, Daphne's and Fudrucker's. Yes...not very glamourous, but when we can spend an entire meal with a happy toddler it is a success.
-Obsessed with Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. He doesn't want to watch anything but Mickey and when the "Hot Dog" song comes on at the end he starts saying, "More, More, More". I am still pretty strict about TV, so he gets to watch an episode in the morning while drinking his bottle in our bed and then another after his nap. We are planning a trip to Disneyland in March and also doing a Mickey Mouse themed birthday party.
-He loves his sister. Sometimes a little too much, especially while she is sleeping. He really adores her and is constantly saying, "Baby, Baby, Baby." Just recently he started saying, "Baby Seesta". When he hears her crying, he wants to tend to her and make her happy. I love seeing the two of them interact. It is priceless.
-He loves his cousins. With everyone's busy schedules, I really try and make an effort to bring Roman over to see his cousins once a week. I think it is so important for them to have a close relationship. He now says, "Tyle" and smiles every time he says it.
-He finally likes the swings! He never would sit in them for longer than a few minutes and now he really likes them. I'm happy since this gives me a little break from chasing him around at the park.
-Loves the trampoline and I love watching him on it. Always smiling while bouncing.
-Enjoys playing with Play Doh and even eating it. His favorite thing is stuffing it IN and OUT of the container. He could do that for an hour.
-Has such a special relationship with his Grandpa's. I love that they get special time together each week.
-Reading time each night in our bed. The perfect ending to our day.
Roman...we love you so much. You make us laugh and just fill our hearts with constant joy. You are so sweet and have such a tenderloving soul. You are kind to others, can be sensitive to new experiences, love your routine, enjoy wrestling with your Daddy, are social, like being independent and full of energy. We can't wait to celebrate your 2nd Birthday next month and look forward to many more fun times.
