Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Hutch Marshall - 23 months



















Let's pretend I'm not so negligent of this blog that it's been three months since I've updated it. We've had a LOT going around here! From buying, gutting and remodeling a house, to putting our house on the market, not to mention this other person I'm growing who, like his big brother, seems determined to make his entrance early.

Speaking of being a big brother, Hutch seems to be warming up to the idea. He likes to talk about the baby and call him by his name "Wesson" (Weston :)). My baby boy is becoming more and more of a big boy in preparation for this new tiny baby. He's hit some major milestones that both make me proud and a little teary. 

His vocabulary continues to amaze us. He can and will say anything and definitely speaks in full sentences and paragraphs. He's pretty easy to understand, and it makes this mama heart swell with pride when I hear others compliment his talking. I know - he's pretty amazing! He also loves to sing (and request) songs and has some mad ABC skills. 

He is a climber and into everything. He wants to do everything EVERYTHING sister does. And say everything she does. And pretty much be her. I hope his adoration for her continues always. 

Weight:  25 pounds
Length: 26.5 inches

New things:
  • No more paci!!!!! This was big excitement for all of us, albeit a little sad. He threw them in the trash himself, and while we had a few rough nights, overall has done so well. He was no longer asking for it at school (reminiscent of sister) so we decided to try no paci at home. He continued to ask for it for weeks after and then would say "fro it in the trash"
  • Graduating to a big boy bed. Also a little sad for his momma, but we gotta have someplace to put this other baby! This was also a pretty easy transition after a night or two of a lot of tears and asking for "me other bed." He very surprisingly has not tried to get out of the big boy bed ... I have got to remember with Weston to transition before he realizes he can climb out!
  • Lots more time out in his life. His ornery little self is constantly getting into trouble. Sister is always quick to point out when he needs some time by himself.
  • So very many words. He loves to talk about school, his teachers and what he does there (read books and play trucks). He is constantly asking where Daddy is (when I say work, he says "workin new house?" and if I say no, at his real work, he says "wif potties and bafrooms?"), asking where Grammie and Pawpaw are (pawpaw at work?) and Mimi and GDaddy. He loves to talk about food - particularly cake, cookies and candy. (Oh Halloween - you have ruined my boy who already had a crazy sweet tooth like mama)
  • Singing Jesus Loves Me, Row Row Row Your Boat, Twinkle and You Are My Sunshine. And his ABCs.
  • Much greater interest in baking (read: eating the dough) and crafting. Perhaps because that's what sister is doing.
  • Smiling for pictures when asked. Briefly.
  • Some very brief interest in the potty. He's asked to sit on it a few times, but it scares him, even on the toddler seat, and he's been unable to perform. He has several times immediately peed on the floor when getting off. Whatever, man. I don't care if this one's potty trained till age 14.
  • Saying that he's 1.


Likes: 
  • Being Olaf for Halloween. As long as he didn't have to wear the hat. And all other Frozen characters. He was a little miffed that he didn't also get to be Elsa, but he did wear several (rejected by sister) Elsa jewels and that seemed to satisfy.
  • Speaking of Halloween, he LOVED the Fall Festival at church and trick-or-treating. He had all the words down but got a little confused ... Hutch, what do you say at the door? "Knock knock?" 
  • Climbing in the car and his carseat by himself. "Do it self, mama"
  • Bandaids, although he doesn't really want them on himself
  • Balloons. Unless they get caught in ceiling fans and pop ... then we have to discuss it ad nauseam for weeks after.
  • He still loves music class, although I think the highlight may be that after his class we go "drive" (we sit in the car and pretend to drive and eat snacks) while sister's in her class
  • Gymnastics -FINALLy warming up to it and much more willing to participate in all the stations. He's definitely getting braver and has been willing to do the trapeze, giant slide, zip line and big swing.
  • Going to the new house to see the cows, play on the playground and go up the stairs. He will be so confused when we actually live there someday.
  • Going to sister's soccer games. Although he'd prefer to be on the field.
  • Pushing all the buttons on the remotes, cable box, etc. ALL OF THEM.
  • Licking the beaters or bowl when making cookies.
  • Hummus.
  • Reading books. He's so obsessed with books, which makes me happy (and a little relieved since I self-admitedly did not read to this one as much as the first one as a baby). Favorite is Little Blue Truck. 
  • Watching movies. For about 12 minutes.
  • Talking about his upcoming birthday. "Caaaaaake" he says and grins and laughs. 
  • Dropping sister off at school, mostly so he can play with all the cool toys there and then throw a screaming fit when I have to drag him away. Occasionally he does take my hand and leave calmly - never know what I'm going to get.
  • Going to Target and Sam's. A la sister.
  • Getting into ALL sister's things and making a big mess in her room.
  • Holding mama's hand :)
  • His new Olaf umbrella
    Dislikes:
    • Going to bed, and then not having the exact story he wants and 47 songs, of his choosing, sung in the correct order.
    • Time out.
    • Going to school some days. He still cries for mama rarely at drop off

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