The Brimblecom Blog: Leo is Two

Our Leo is two! It's like overnight my little baby became a toddler. I'm exhausted most of the time trying to keep up with him, but absolutely love this age. He's makes us laugh so hard on a daily basis with his new words, faces, dances, and big personality. He takes it all in and doesn't miss a thing. Just before age two…he started having more opinions about things. What he ate for meals, what socks he wants to wear…and of course the word "no" became the main staple in his vocabulary. He's become extra snuggly lately and loves to cozy up on the couch with mommy on these cold days. He's Daddy's number one fan and belly laughs at all of Daddy's silly faces and songs. He loves people, fun, life, laughing and learning which is such a blessing.

After months of not sleeping as a baby…he's now a champion sleeper with a 3 hour nap from 1-4 and sleeps 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM on most nights. I'm praying fervently this sleep situation continues and his baby sister (due next month) will magically be a much better sleeper from the start. That will happen, right?

Most recently, Leo learned the word "Cheers!" and loves to toast anyone who has a drink at the same time he does, or really any food at the same time or even toys may get a "Chuus!" as well. Hi-larious. He's a big song lover and will say and sign "more" if a song on a commercial catches his ear. It's tough to explain that songs on the radio can't be rewound like the DVR or a CD and tears may ensue.

Leo's Favorites

Activities: Flushing the toilet, pushing buttons, baths, wearing daddy's shoes, hiding behind clothes in closets, cooking with mommy, playing drums, dancing to the rhythm of the washing machine, unloading the dishwasher

Things: Balloons, Balls, Tents, Dogs, Drums, Olaf from Frozen

Books: Goodnight Gorilla, B is for Bear, Goodnight I Love You

Foods: Annie's Organic Gummy Bunnies, Chick-Fil-A Fries, Green Smoothies & Juices, Beans and Rice, Chili, Strawberries

Songs: "Get Up Offa that Thing" by James Brown, "Shake it Off" by Taylor Swift, "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson, "Stars" by Coldplay, "Best Day of My Life" by American Authors, "Speak Life" by Toby Mac, and all songs on the Frozen Soundtrack

Lovies: Tiddliwinks knit white blankie and green paci - "beedee and wassi"

TV: Curious George

Movie: Frozen

Places: The carousel at Opry Mills Mall ("neigh neighs"), the slide at any park, Fountains

Restaurants: Chipotle, The Juice Bar, Pie Five Pizza

We love you sweet Leo, and the little man you're becoming. We are so thankful for you! XO

Fun Fact: This little horse was Billy's when he was little! His Aunt Angie saved it and gave it to us as a shower gift before Leo was born. It still "neighs" when you pull the handle!