David's 2nd Birthday and G and Rere visit

David had his second birthday on Monday this week. I can't believe he's already 2! He is such a big kid. He is always so happy, we call his grin the perma-smile. When he wakes up from a nap or enters a room, he just grins at everyone. He is a really sweet kid and still loves on Anna so much. He is always concerned when she starts crying and will do anything to help her stop. He is still sleeping in his crib. He goes to bed at 7pm, wakes around 7, then takes a 1.5-2 hour nap around 1pm. He is my big helper during the day, especially when Presley is at school. He loves when we go back to get her and knows when we're pulling in to the parking lot that we're picking her up. He loves to open and close doors, climb the steps, climb in his car seat and down by himself (mama, do, do he tells me know when I try to help him). He wants to do everything himself. He tries so hard to reach the sink on the stool like Presley does, but he's still pretty small. He is a smart boy and very talkative lately. He loves to line up his cars on the couch or the fireplace. He loves to watch Mickey Mouse and Doc McStuffins right now. He likes Batman and recognizes him on t-shirts and things now. He still can eat 2 whole glazed doughnuts ("the big ones" he calls them) whenever he goes to Dunkin Donuts with Cameron. He is a good eater all around. His favorite foods are pizza, any type of fruit, fruit snacks and noodles! He is obsessed with noodles lately and gets so mad when they are still cooking. He is in his chair, usually waiting on me to finish up dinner at 4:30 most days. He doesn't eat a huge lunch so I think he is probably pretty hungry by dinner time. He loves to play outside at the park or just taking walks in his car. He loves jeep rides with Presley on our street and loves in the afternoons when I run on the treadmill and they play downstairs in the basement. He loves to help unload the dishwasher and do/throw the laundry out of the laundry basket. I love his little personality! He is very much a creature of habit and not a fan of change. With all the change in our lives right now with a new baby, etc., he is adapting well he just doesn't like initially. 

His doctor's appointment today went well. He is still really small for his age. He weighs 21lbs, 9oz, height is 32.5" and head circumference is 19.5". I love you so much, David! You make us all laugh so much during the day. You have a great personality and are such a blessing to our family! 

We were so lucky that G and Rere got to fly in for the long weekend to celebrate with us. This was also Rere's first time meeting Anna. They quickly bonded! Rere rocked Anna to sleep most nights and they snuggled in the chair together before bed. 

 Presley and David were eager to help G unload all the presents she brought them from her bag. 

 David is very into reading books now, especially the Look and Find ones.

 We went to breakfast at the Pantry Saturday morning, then took Rere to the zoo. The pond was already  iced over. The kids loved watching the ducks walk on the ice to get the bread.

 David now waves the Auburn flag when we're in the car. He's slightly obsessed with Auburn already! Just like his daddy!

Presley showed Rere all over the zoo. She's a great tour guide!

After the zoo, we went home to watch the Auburn game. Rachel, Cameron and I got to go out that night downtown while G babysat! It was so nice to be able to get away for a little bit. I'm also so thankful Anna was so good for G. She is such a mama's girl, so I was a little worried she would just scream the whole time, but she did great!!

 After David's nap on Sunday, we celebrated his birthday. He woke up to see all his gifts on the fireplace.

 He loved the life-size Elmo balloon Cameron picked out for him. He kept hugging it!

 We got him a ride-on mater toy that was a big hit! He's actually really good at steering it, too!

 Playing with the cars and motorcycles from G and Big D.

 That night, we went to the brewery for dinner. Big man had pizza and french fries, dinner of champions! Then, we came home for brownies for dessert. He doesn't really like cake, ice cream or most sweets, so brownies is probably his favorite dessert right now. 

 Tuesday, we all went to Presley's dance class then took Rere and G to the airport. We were all sad to see them go, but thankful for such a fun visit! We can't wait to see them and the rest of the family over Christmas!