DeKosterfamily: Things I have learned from a 2 year old

1. Walking is not an option - running is the only way to go.
2. One must be outside all the time. It is boring to be inside - there is nothing to do and mama and papa make me take baths while I am inside. Who wants to take a bath? NOT me.
3. All bugs are cool.
4. If there is construction that involves diggers or tractors one must stop everything and watch. Forever.
5. ROAR!!!! no quiet voices allowed.

2 years old!

6. Run, run, run.
7. Climb - after running, of course.
8. Trains and donuts run a close second to construction sites - only Rocket donuts, though.
9. Papas are great chasers.
10. Run some more.
11. Mama's cell phone is WAY better than my cell phone.
12. Anything is a drum - including Mama's cake plate. Sorry, Mama.
13. Snuggling with Mama or Papa at nap/night time is the best. Especially if books are involved.

That about sums up our summer - lots of running at parks, the back yard and all over. S loves to be kept busy - and so does Mama. Our world is, generally, a happier place if he is able to run and play. I think it is that way for most 2 year olds though - especially boys. High energy boys. He is talking a mile a minute now, too. Recalling things we did weeks ago - it is amazing. Such a little boy now. I love that and I hate it - it is hard to think that the baby stage is far behind us now. I love this time, though. So thankful that I am able to be with him most of the time and be part of it all. That is such a blessing for us!

Climbing trees with friends at Hovander Homestead

No significant changes in our family situation the past summer. Still waiting and praying and loving having him in our lives. We are heading to E WA for a family vacation in a few weeks and really looking forward to a break from our day to day routine. Will be able to sleep in (HA! Papa will sleep in...), play at the beach and in the lake, take walks through the apple orchards and visit some vineyards. Yea for family time!