{Austin 29 Months}

Dear Austin,

Almost two and a half! Since your bother tells people he is four and a half, you now say you are "two and a HAF!" Its adorable.

You are such a little sweet guy. Always curious about whats going on, and always willing to participate. You are full of joy, all of the time, and when you are not? We sure know it! You pout out your lips, and talk with pursed out lips...that's an Austie bad mood;)

You love to do anything and everything your brother does! You love legos, trains, cars, marble tracks, and magnet toys. You love to cook, ride bikes, and play in the sand and dirt. You say ANYthing we say, and you can be so funny.

Your speech has exploded. Talking all the time now. There are some words you say that we need to ask Gavin what they mean, but for the most part, we understand you. You still have speech therapy with Joyce about once a week, and you love it. She is in the middle of re-evaluating you to see if you need more therapy....since its been six months. You have more words than we can count, you are saying 2/3/4 word phrases, and you are able to express what you want and need...we are so proud!

You are still a fantastic sleeper...going to bed at 8pm, up at 6am, and napping from 12ish to 3ish. You LOVE your sleep, and most days you tell me when you want to nap...walk in your room on your own, get in bed, and get covered up. Then you call me and say "Night night momma!!" That's it! So easy! I still go in and snuggle with you...you love that, and SO do I:)

You eat eat eat, all day long. About ever other hour you require something, and still eat three to four meals a day. Always eating.

We all love you so so much, and enjoy every day with you!

Love you ALWAYS-
Momma