Parker turns 2!

Parker - July 7, 2009

Parker - July 7, 2010

Parker - July 7, 2010

Yes, I know...Parker turned 2 two weeks ago. But that seems to be how I am these days...two weeks behind on things. Anyway, we can hardly believe that the little guy is now 2. Where have the last two years gone? Parker is now a complete toddler. A running, jumping, dancing, laughing, talking (non-stop) wild man! The boy barely walks anywhere - always running and trying to keep up with big brother.

Jumping...his latest activity is trying to jump off the stairs like Campbell. This equals heart failure for me. At least he's nervous enough to want to hold on to the rail. If he's near a pool, you can pretty much bet that he's jumping in with all of his might. Again, this is more heart failure. :)

Onto dancing...he loves to dance all around the house, especially copying Campbell when KISS is playing "Rock and Roll All Night." Uncle Mike and Uncle Jeff should be very proud that their nephews are becoming quite the rock'n'roll fans. Sorry Tater! No classical or opera yet.

Laughing...well...this just happens constantly. The child has a laugh that is contagious and brightens up any dull moment. The best time is when Parker starts laughing, then it gets Campbell going, and the next thing you know - all of us are hysterically laughing at who knows what. But it's one of those laughing moments that makes you double over and leaves you exhausted - but a good exhausted. If we could have one of those moments 5-6 times a day, we'd be the happiest people in the world!

Talking...well - is anyone surprised that he talks non-stop? Even the pediatrician commented that she knew where he got it from (and it's not his daddy)! I'll take it as a compliment, as we all know I LOVE to talk and will never stop :)! Having Campbell constantly asking him questions, asking him to say things, and just plain having conversations with him - has made Parker quite the conversationalist. He tells us what he wants to eat, drink, play. Asks for certain books. Asks to go to the gym, swimming pool, Rainbow City (the childcare facility at the club). And knows everyone by name. He wants to see "dane" (Ms. Jane) at the gym, "thelby" (Shelby) at the pool, "Noama" (Norma) at Rainbow city. It's awesome and so helpful.

His stats for 2 years? Height - 341/2 inches, Weight - 28lbs. 12 oz. and PERFECTLY healthy. We couldn't ask for anything more.