2 1/2

Caleb,
You are 2 1/2, and I feel like I could write a book with everything you
say and do these days! You are so entertaining, and keep us all on
our toes! We just love you SO much!!!

So we'll never forget...

You say the funniest things these days. Answering yes or no
questions with a "maybe" just cracks me up. Do you even know what
"maybe" means? Donald Duck uses the phrase "Oh Phooey!" which
you have picked up on very quickly. At least you use it in the correct
context! And, my personal favorite- never mind. I LOVE that you'll
ask me something, and then say, "Nebermind."

You are precious in the way that you pronouce and say some things.
Some of my favorites are "up a side down" (upside down),
"lasterday" (yesterday), and "Fubafu" (Subaru), although I'm sure I
will add to this list!

You are still sleeping like a champ. You sleep from between 8-9pm
until anywhere between 7 and 8:30 am. You also couldn't live without
your nap each afternoon! You always look forward to getting in your
"red mattress." (Yes, you still refer to your bed as a mattress!)

You are eating more these days, and I think you could live on 2% milk
and black olives! (Aside from sweets, of course!) You also love
pb&js, cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, meatballs, and most fruits.
The only vegetables you'll eat are raw carrots (with Ranch dip) and
green beans (well seasoned), but you will eats lots of those. You will
NOT each pizza, grilled cheese, or mashed potatoes, regardless of
how much I try.

You are an AWESOME shopper at Walmart, Kroger, and Target.
Something about those stores just puts you in a good mood,
regardless of how long we are there or how long the lines are.

You want to know where everything "came from?" Every single
random thing you see. For example, "Grandmom, clock came
from?" "Heater came from?" "Birthday cake came from?"

You know the makes or models of many vehicles on the road and
point them out while riding in the car. For example, when we pulled
into the parking lot at school today you pointed in front of us and
said, "Look Mommy, a black Focus." You were correct! You know,
and can name, the Tahoe, Mazda, Expedition, Toyota (Camry),
Odyssey (both "old" and "new" ones referring to the slight change
in body style this year), Lexus, Infiniti, Blazer, MiniCooper, Subaru,
Equinox, Focus, Acadia, and your favorite, the Impala. But, you
also can point out cars "like Mrs. Ashley's car," "like Mrs. Devon's
car," and "like Amanda's old car," although you haven't learned
those names yet. If only those were the questions on your preschool
assessments!!

While you are not what I would call a "fit thrower," you are extremely
defiant. Extremely. Time outs and prayer are all I can do!

Finally, finally, finally you are slowly becoming more cuddly. Twice
now you have just wanted me to hold you in the morning, and will
even ask to cuddle on the couch from time to time. While it only
lasts a few seconds, there isn't a better feeling in the world!

We love every second of watching you grow and learn about the
world around. You are one special and loved little boy!