Janie rode her Strider outside with Ellie this evening.
So much fun…
School likes so much fun for this little guy. So happy he’s enjoying it.
Neighborhood Race
The kids love to ride their bikes and scooters around. They had a little race today.
2-year Visit
Peanut had his 2-year check-up. He still hates being weighed and measured. Janie came along to keep him company.
Here are the stats:
Weight: 29 lbs, 13 oz (82nd percentile) – slimming down
Length: 33 in (10th percentile) – we’ve got a shortstack
Dr. Kaplan also gave him his first (sugarfree) lollipop and he loved it.
After the appointment, we went to the playground at Dolores Park.
The kids went down the long curvy slide together.
They also played on the swings before we headed back over the bridge to Alameda.
Scooter and Strider
Today, Peanut learned how to go down a small ramp on his scooter while Janie mastered the Strider.
Colors and Cars
Peanut is TWO
This boy turned TWO today. Yikes. He’s really turned into a little boy with a big personality. His birthday dinner was at La Penca Azul and he did a great job making (and eating) his own birthday burrito.
We also got him a cupcake and sang to him. He loved the singing and blew out the candles with a little help from big sis.
He also tried the cake this year but still said “don’t like it” and handed his half to big sis.
Instead, he opted for ice cream and demolished it. In addition to ice cream, he’s become very fond of berries and peaches. He enjoys a banana, Hawaiian bread, and yogurt for breakfast at school. He’s broken out of his hate for carrots and will eat them cooked or raw now. Broccoli and green beans are still his favorite veggies. He also prefers salty over sweet and meat over carbs. However, he does love a big bowl of rice just like his Dada and can slurp down a handful of noodles like Mama.
He’s talking a bunch and understands so much more now. He LOVES to sing at the top of his lungs and doesn’t have any volume control. Baby Beluga, Twinkle Twinkle, ABCs, and Brown Bear are his favorite hits at the moment with Itsy Bitsy and Baa Baa Black Sheep coming in close. He can count to about 13 in English and Spanish and will identify all the colors in the rainbow. He’s loving pink right now because he wants to be just like his sister.
Peanut picked up the scooter much earlier than his sister – mostly because it was available to him and he has plenty of kids to learn from. He’s also quite the risk taker on the playground and has learned how to sit and hold onto a regular swing without letting go and falling off.
His favorites: Mickey Mouse, Paw Patrol, Octonauts, and animals. Much of this was greatly influenced by what his sister is totally into right now. He enjoys coloring and cutting with scissors. He can use utensils, loves to practice cutting with a knife, and he’s very close to using chopsticks.
He loves his family with his whole heart and this includes his uncles, aunties, grandparents, and cousins. He recognizes them and can name them too.
I love his sense of humor. I love his hugs. I love his gusto for life in general. This boy usually has an opinion about everything and hopefully that will get him far in life.
Happy 2nd Birthday, Peanut! We love you to pieces and keep us on our toes every waking minute.
Fun Friday
Peanut had a dentist appointment today and Janie tagged along for the day. Their favorite part of going to see Uncle Randy is the waiting area with old video game machines.
After the appointment, we stopped for bagels.
Blueberry bagels were a hit with both kids.
Then we met up with Avia and Sophie at Arbolada Park. They have a cool dual swing that’s perfect for these two.
After nap time, Janie went to Fenton’s with Mama to say goodbye to another co-worker.
The girls were delighted to have ice cream before dinner!!
Day with Yai
Janie stayed home with Yai today while Peanut went to school for the day.
They took the bus to Southshore Center and had Chipotle for lunch.
Janie ordered her own food and then scored a candy pop from See’s afterward.
They later picked up Peanut from school and played on the swings when they got home. Mama and Dada were went to a concert tonight in Berkeley and wouldn’t be back until late.
Peanut also did some sweeping in front of the house before dinner.
Yai made macaroni for the kids and they gobbled it all up.
Pumping the Swing!!
Janie finally figured out how to pump a swing! Not only that, she can start on her own without anyone giving her the first push. Woohoo! She was beaming with pride all evening. In the second video, you can hear her saying “I can’t believe I’m doing this all by myself.”