Addison is TWO

Happy, Happy, HAPPY Second Birthday Addison!

2 years!

1 year...what a difference a year makes!

The Stats

Weight:  28 pounds (78%)
Height: 35.75 inches, thats about 3 feet!!  (95%)
Overall:  The doctor was impressed with Addison's verbal development and pleased with her growth.  She recommended we wait to potty train until closer to 2.5 years so that when she gets it, she gets it.  I think she would do it now, but no sense rushing especially with a 5 month old rolling around too :)  She also said her paci at night has not effected her mouth, yay.  She recommends dropping that soon; after a few things settle down around here we will.  Again, doctor agreed there is no sense rushing it especially since she has had to contend with so many changes lately.

The Developments

Words to Describe Her: Compassionate.  Loving.  Energetic.  Intelligent.  Determined.  Obstinate. Inquisitive.

Verbal:  Addison is using complex sentences and verb conjugation; her sentences are up to 10 words long already.  She has trouble with r's and l's just like her Uncle Matt did but you can still understand her perfectly.  She is beginning to use pronouns with about 75% accuracy and even understands that Mommy and Daddy are also Kelly and Matthew.  Her verbal ability blows us away.  She still uses sign as she speaks the word mostly because we encourage her keep the skill so she can help teach Caleb.  We can have conversations with her now, how fun!  And singing, oh how sweet it is to hear her sing all kinds of songs: Twinkle Twinkle, BINGO, Jesus Loves Me, ABC's etc.

Reading:  I dont know how else to categorize this, but Addison knows all her ABC's perfectly and even knows the sounds of many of the letters.  When shown familar words, she can sound out the word.  One of my favorite things is she can tell you about several bible stories from the bible we read at night (thank you McKinnon family for her Bible last Birthday).  It makes me realize how important teaching them about Jesus is even NOW.

Abstract/Art:  She is starting to learn some of the less common colors like grey and white and brown.  She loves coloring and talking about all the colors.  She can draw a circle with astounding accuracy and also an M; random I know.  She knows many shapes and in fact loves teaching Caleb the shapes.  Art is definitely  something she loves, chalk, markers, paint, crayons, gluing, etc.

Personality/Disposition:  Addison has really developed a sense of humor and she does ANYTHING to make me laugh.  Anything.  She has her typical terrible two moments, but those are far and few between.  She loves learning and being independent.   It is often hard for me to find things to teach her, that is why I am thankful for her school!

Mobility:  Running, jumping, forward roll, skipping...she can do just about anything now.  She was a little slow in the walking department but once she got it, she got it!

Eating:  Although she has food strikes every now and then, she is still a great eater.  She loves variety in a meal and seems to eat better when the meal has several different foods.

My Sweet Blessing Addison:  Everyday I spend with you is pure Joy.  You bring such happiness and laughter to our lives and I consider it an honor to be chosen to be your mommy.  Thank you for making me laugh, giving me kisses and hugs and loving you little brother.  We are so proud of everything you have learned in these first two years of your life; you are so smart.  You are growing into a beautiful person both inside and out.  We love you so much Addison Joy; more than you will ever know!

She looks a little like her cousin Lyla in these big smile pictures!