Jude - 23 months

JuJu, how are you almost TWO!?  We love you so much, buddy, and are so proud of the big boy you are becoming.  You look up to your brothers (Li and Bruh) sooo much, and they love you sooo much!  We pray as you continue to grow that you will keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, and know that he is the perfector of your faith!  We love you big time, buddy!

 Firsts:  The first day back to school in your new Toddler Class.

News headlines:   The delta variant has caused another surge in Covid-19 cases.  Hospitals are overrun.  Masks in schools and social distancing (and quarantines) are a thing again in schools.  Pfizer's vaccine received full FDA approval (for ages 12 and up).  The Taliban takes over Afghanistan as the US prepares to completely withdraw (20 years after the war on terror began).  13 service members are killed in the process.  Auburn starts the 2021 football season unranked.

Milestones:  You are speaking a lot more.  You can put your own shoes and socks on and are obsessed with them.

Measurements: Size 4 diapers, size 18-24 mth in clothes, size 5 shoe, 26ish lbs

Like Mommy:  You get frustrated when things don't work out/are a creature of habit/don't like change.  #typea

Like Daddy:  You both love to look at the night sky.  "Stars!" as you point up.

Like Eli:  You love to make people laugh.

Like Landon:  Y'all are both screen junkies.

Favorite Toys:  You love the phone (is that considered a toy?).  Blue Angels Jet.  You go crazy for any kind of ball.

Sounds: All the same words, and you will pretty much repeat anything.  You're putting 2 and 3 word phrases together so that's exciting to hear. ("Hey Daddy!" "Look, Mommy!")

Challenges:  

You can throw a fit with the best of them.  I predict the terrible 2s hitting us hard!  You also HATE when you have to ride in the backseat by yourself.  We're really looking forward to the day we have a bathtub again.  You aren't overly fond of showers.

Our Days:  

You are up about 6:10-6:15 each morning and we're out the door by 6:30.  You get dropped off at daycare when they open at 7.  Daddy picks you up in the afternoons and then you come back to the cabin with Mommy and whoever doesn't have soccer practice at night.  You go down to bed by 9 each night.  The struggle is real not having your room!

Funny/Favorite Moments:

Mommy's favorite - I love snuggling with you at bedtime. 

Daddy's favorite - Seeing your teachers walk you out of your classroom and watching you realize that Daddy is here to pick you up.  "Da da!!!"

Nicknames: Jude Dude, JD, JuJu

Upcoming Events:  Turning 2!

Brothers at 23 months old