Enzo

As of May 3rd, 2012 at 5:43 PM EST, I am 1000 days old!

Mommy and daddy say they've been the best 1000 days ever!

That's right, I am two and a half years old now! For the past six months I've been learning to talk pretty well. I can ride my scooter, I love alligators, crocodiles and dinosaurs, I eat slightly better, and I learned to sleep in a big boy bed.  I have been going to an Isis class with mommy once a week for the past year, but as of the first of this year I added one morning a week at a preschool without mommy. I still prefer the class over school, but I am warming up at school and really like to do art projects and play in the basketball courts. Mommy thinks I had a little growth spurt because I have to duck to run under tables now. Mommy also says I amaze her everyday with the new things I learn and she is really proud that she has such a smart and sweet little boy!

It's a good thing we moved to every six months for a photo with my bear in the chair because I really hate to stay in one place these days!

This month I liked to play with my buddies, to communicate a lot more and try to form sentences. Over the past year, I have grown so much! I am still a picky eater, but I am really good at sharing and mommy would argue that I am the loviest toddler around. 

Happy Birthday Enzo! Mommy and Daddy love you SO MUCH! You're such a good and sweet little boy!! And really smart too.  ;)

This month I LOVED trains and construction vehicles! I always had at least one in my hand - even during nap time. I had lots of playdates and shared my toys like a good friend. I also liked to put 2 words together (No more! and All done! are my favorite combos) and to do puzzles (especially transportation related puzzles). I did not like to take my monthly photo (see outtakes below).

This month's photo started out a lot like last month's photo until daddy got my train and digger for me to hold...

Mommy can't believe next month I will be two!

So, we've been a little busy lately and are behind on our Enzo Monthly post. I tried to get a shot today, but Master Arace wasn't in the mood...

He got down and ran away...

The sandbox sounded like a better idea to him! I'll have to try again later.  ;)

This month I liked trying to say lots of words. I really liked dancing and running outside. I also liked to spend time on the decks in the nice weather. Aside from my dancing, mommy thinks the funniest thing I did this month was ask for more cookies during story time at my class. After story time was done, I went back to the story time special blanket, sat down nicely, and said (and signed) "more please!!!" [actual pronounciation: "morh leeeezzzz!"] This memory melts mommy's heart and makes her crack up everytime she thinks of it!

This month I liked to count everything. I also learned to jump from the arm of the couch to the seat of the couch. I really love gardening (aka, making mud puddles out of mommy's planters) and going for walks.

Mommy thinks I look so big this month compared to last month!

This month I like to run around like crazy, read lots of books, practice my counting and to remind mama to be quiet by holding my finger to my mouth and saying "shhhh." I don't like sitting still unless I am watching Elmo. I also like playing ball with the guys. I can kick the ball like a pro now! I also LOVE to be chased - it makes me laugh hysterically every time!

I am 23 pounds 1 ounce (15th %) and 32.25 inches long (about 50th %). This month I really liked adding new words to my vocabulary like, "out shy" (outside), "bubble," "shoe," and many more! I like to count with YaYa and even hold up one finger while saying "wah" (one). I can blow kisses and give high fives, and yes, I STILL like to climb on everything! I learned how to drink from a cup all on my own with very little spillage. I have also become a master at stacking blocks and Dr.Klein was VERY impressed with the photos daddy showed her of my block masterpieces! 

This month I really like to watch Elmo, and some other shows on PBS Sprouts. I really like my Elmo doll and I give him kisses and hugs and even some of my snacks. He takes naps with me and when I wake up Elmo and my blankie have to come out of the crib with me. I like to say "wow" and love to point out birds in books and outside while saying "birrr." The most exciting thing this month has been playing in the snow - I love to stomp in it with my boots and the other day I brought my boots to mama when we were getting ready to leave and said "boot!"