Aubrey 24 Months!!!

And just like that, we woke up, and our baby is 2 years old. TWO!!! How this happened so quickly I will never know.  This last year has been a true joy with Aubrey Lynn. She is silly, spunky, funny, loves to entertain and make people laugh, sweet, cuddly, loving, loves to wrestle daddy and sister, and has a temper like the best of them.  She is talking up a storm, and forming sentences that we can't believe!  She loves being active, jumping on and off of things that gives Mama a heart attack, and just being crazy in general. She's our little Schwee Schwee, Schwezie, Aubee Lynnzer, and Aubee Aubster! We couldn't imagine life without you!

Happy, happy 24 months Aubrey Lynn!

24 Month Highlights:

-You, Isabella, and DL started a tumbling class this month which was chaotic (1 teacher, a bunch of equipment, and tons of toddlers running around!), but also fun. You guys got a ton of energy out, and took a great nap afterwards so there's a bonus! 

-We went to a friend's 4th birthday party, donut themed. It's safe to say you and sister both had a blast. Luckily, for Mama, you took a bite of the donut that Bella made with chocolate frosting, and said "Aubee no like this" and proceeded to eat a squeezie instead. 

-We celebrated DL turning 3 with a Pancakes and Pajama party which was fun! The gift hightlight of the night was a cheap, small baby bottle. But my oh my how you and all the other little ladies loved that thing!

-Oh the era of awkward toddler photos has officially begun. I tell you to smile pretty and this is generally what I get. Every. Time!

Oh, the morning we went out to brunch and your hair was unfortunate, and then you ate like a crazy child : )

-You LOVE being outside, and while I haven't been able to get a good picture of it, you are really good on a scooter!  I am amazed at how tiny you are, and yet how easily you maneuver it, and how fast you can go!  You may or may not have beaten the bigger girls in a race or two!

-The week of Thanksgiving we put up our tree. This was a momentous moment for Mama who has classically refused to do anything Christmas related AT ALL before Thanksgiving is over. And yet, here we were, the weekend before Thanksgiving and Bella kept asking for a tree, so we got it up. I have to say, we've watched way more Christmas movies, listened to more Christmas music, and just been in Christmas cheer so much this year, and it's been a blast!

-We finished out the month with one last gymnastics class. Out of the 4 weeks, class was cancelled on the week of Thanksgiving, and both little Lerma ladies only got to go to 2 together bc Bella was sick one week. Overall, it was fun, but maybe not the best timing.

-You love being outside, and definitely don't mind getting dirty (unlike your sister!). You both helped Mimi plant tulips by our bridge. Mama can't wait to see them bloom in the spring!

-The house next door has broken ground, and you LOVE watching all the trucks and equipment do their thing! Mimi took you guys out here exploring one day, and you both kept saying "wow, huge!" It will be fun watching the house go up over the next half year or so!

Sleeping: We generally go upstairs for bedtime around 7:15, and you are in bed by 7:45 or 8pm. We have continued to do combined bedtime routine of rocking, reading, singing a few songs, and praying. Then you get your 1 on 1 time with daddy or mama to finish you milk, snuggle, and sing another song or two. Then you love to get in your crib and get kissed by all your animals (which include pink bear, brown bear, little bear, lambie, other lambie, puppy ("no mama, doggy!"), face, snoopy dog, and dolly!). You generally sleep until about 7 or 7:30 and we get you out of bed around 8am (on good days, when we're lucky!). 

You nap for an average of 1.5 hrs a day, usually from 1:30 til 3, or 2 til 3:30 or so.  You wake up crying almost EVERY single day! Still can't figure out how to get you to wake up happy! And then there are still plenty of days where you're done after 45 minutes or an hour. 

Eating: Picky is your middle name. Favorites this month: Ham, turkey bacon, duckies, cheese, strawberries, coldee nani's (frozen bananas), quinoa/rice blend, and even though we don't eat them often, I can guarantee you can throw down a nitrite free hot dog or two when we do bonfires!! And I can now get you to eat sweet potatoes and lima beans (although you eat the middle part and spit out the skin)...sometimes! Hey, mama will take it!

Aubrey Loves:
-Being outside, running around, playing on scooters
-Going to the park, swings, slides
-Mimi! What a Mimi's girl she is!
-Being independent and doing things ALL by yourself! "No Aubee do it!"
-Reading books
-Singing, favorites include You are My Sunshine, Jingle Bells, Frosty the Snowman, Tell me Why, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Twinkle Twinkle, Old McDonald Had a Farm
-"Shows", Super Why, Justin Time, silly songs, Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave, Word Party

Aubrey Hates:

-Getting help to do anything!

24 Month Stats:

Height: 34 in (approx 55th percentile)

Weight: 23 lb 12 oz (approx 15th percentile)

Teeth: no new teeth this month, still waiting on all four 2 year molars. 

Wearing size 18 mo jammies and pants (2T just slide right off you!), otherwise 24mo/2T shirts and some outfits. Size 3 diapers at night. Size 4 or 5 shoes depending on the brand.