Today is Kate and Clarks 2nd Birthday! Man, time flies. Some days are hard, but I am so grateful for the changes that have come into my life because of my 2 kids. I just wanted to take a minute today to tell them how much I love them and give and update on everything they are doing in thier little lives.
Kate:
Kate is like her Mom in that she loves to get up early and get started on the day. As soon as I get her out of her crib, she wants her jammies off and her clothes for the day on. She usually wakes up a good 1/2 hour before Clark everyday and I love the time we get to spend together just the two of us. Not that we do anything special, and sometimes she'll sit at the table with me while I study my scriptures and get ready to teach Sunday School. She is very loving and always has a 'baby' of some sort in her hands. One of her first words in sign language was 'baby'. If Clark is crying or upset, she will go find his buddy (blanket) and give it to him. She loves to gives hugs and kisses to Mom, Dad and just about anyone who asks. (as long as you are a girl or a grandpa!) She loves to sing songs, especially "Wheels on the Bus" and "Old McDonald". She learned all the motions to songs very quickly, as well as sign language.
Kate has a love/hate relationship with animals, especially dogs. She is always talking about them, loves to look at them in books and movies, but when it comes to seeing a dog up close, she is very afraid! Even little puppies she cannot pet. She has become accustomed to Paco's cats, and will pet them sometimes too.
She is the follower in her relationship with Clark. Whatever he does, she does too. This includes whatever toy he has, she wants; whenever Clark cries, she cries; or if Clark gets hurt, she needs a kiss on whatever part he got hurt on too! She has also learned how to be disobedient from Clark, but is quicker to obey than Clark.
Her favorites are: Animal : Elephant
Color : Doesn't have one
Person: Nancy or Ellen
Song: Wheels on the Bus
Thing to do: Swing
New vocabulary: Delicious! (it sounds so cute!)
Ephant monie (Elephant Movie, ie Baby Noah)
Ephant monie (Elephant Movie, ie Baby Noah)
Poopoo Toilet ( I have to go poop!)
I love you Kate! Thanks for bringing your light into our home. I know that you and I will always be great friends.
I love you Kate! Thanks for bringing your light into our home. I know that you and I will always be great friends.
Clark:
Clark is just a BOY! He is like his dad in that he loves to stay up late and cannot stand it if he can hear commotion and he's not a part of it. However, he is like his mom in that he needs lots of sleep at night and loves long naps! Clark is very into 'fixing' things. He has a tool set, and frequently has some tool in his hand and is fixing just about everything. He loves the 'big tools' that do the road construction. He even knows the difference between a Track Hoe, Dozer, Loader and a Dump Truck. ( I had to ask Ryan before I could teach him! So now I know the difference too) He loves to play outside in the dirt, and has to take a 'shovel' (aka spoon) with him. Just this morning they got a play kitchen for their birthday, and within 30 seconds he had found a big spoon and was heading out the back door!
He is a worker bee and is my best helper. He rakes the leaves outside and will even take the shovel and shovel the rocks. He loves to help me in the garden and would stay outside all day if I'd let him. Hence, he LOVES my Dad. I think they are kindred spirits. He asks to go to Nana and Paco's everyday. On days that we do get to visit, he finds Paco right away and leads him outside.
Clark does have a soft side too. He loves for Mom to hold him. He can be very snuggly at times and loves back rubs. He will even lift his shirt up for you, as it feels better on his bare skin! Just yesterday he woke up before Kate after their nap and we just sat in the rocking chair and talked. He is pretty good for a 2 year old with his language skills. He loves to talk and learn new words- so be careful what you say- he will repeat it!
He shares Kates loves for animals and apprehension with dogs!
His favorites are: Animals: Horses
Color: Yellow
Person: Paco/ Grandpa
Song: Old McDonald
Thing to do: Paco Mobile ride
New Vocabulary: 'Go where' (what he says when he is trying to get you to go somewhere with him)
'panamonie' (Panda movie ie Baby Noah)
'play dirt'
'my do it'
I love you Clark. Thanks for being who you are. You test me everyday, but I know that you love me too. Thanks for always being so happy and always giving me something to laugh about!
5 comments:
Happy Birthday Kate and Clark! What a great post!
Happy Birthday Clark and Kate ! I cannot believe they are TWO now, how fun for your Family. Besides going through the terrible two's with Douglas, he always brought some much joy and energy into our home when he was two. Now that he is three ( almost four ! ) he brings all the things he learns throughout the day. I love all the phases these little ones go through.
Oh and your Mom and Dad came to visit with my Mom and Dad. They told them a cute little story about how one of your kids pronounces " kitties " but not quite like it sounds : )
YEAH!!! Thanks for having 2 of the cutest kids ever! I am so glad that I get to be their Aunt Jenny!!! I love those 2 little monkey's so much!!! Happy Birthday Kate and Clark, Aunt Jenny Loves you!!!
Congratulations to all of you guys, I can't believe how quickly the time has flown by! Do you think you could have Clark explain to me the difference between a dozer, a loader, and a back hoe sometime? That's probably a good thing to know!
I need to write more. Reading everything has made me realize how much I am already forgetting about my own kids' loves and phrases. You are amazing Jen. Keep up the good work!
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