2 years ago today, Tate Daniel came into the world red and screaming and 9 pounds of stubborn baby boy joy. I can't believe that he is 24 months already. Time has flown for our middle child and he is well adjusted and on his way to being the best of the "Terrible Twos". We got off to a rocky start- Tate and me, but he has quickly become someone I can't live without. He came so fast and is wired so much differently than Tuck that I really struggled with after he was born and we didn't get the bonding time we needed. It took me a while to figure this independent little soul out! I had a really hard time with Postpartum Depression also, so the two of us really didn't get the snuggling and cuddling and bonding down until we were about a year into our relationship. He is so much like me that we really do butt heads a lot- he has a bubble around him, hates to be touched and hugged unless he initiates it and wants to do things his own way on his own time frame but he is so much fun to play with and tease and kiss on. He is sweet and affectionate in his own way and I love my Tate the Great. In honor of the 27 minutes that he took to get here-( without warning or Epidural)- I am going to name 27 things that I love about my 2nd born.
7-He loves "Cars" the movie and could watch it repeatedly- I now have every line memorized. He does as well but still gets excited at the dramatic parts and asks "whas dat"?
8-He loves to go outside and look at the stars and sing "Twinkle, Twinkle" with hand actions- So flipping cute.
9-He has finally figured out to give smoochey kisses and demands them from everyone.
10-He loves to smile for the camera and gives the best cheeser smiles.
19-He is a very good eater and never fights me on tasting new things. So funny though- he hates if his cookie or cracker is broken or cracked and won't eat it. He says "bwoken" and demands a new whole snack with no broken edges.
20- He has never taken a Binky, but LOVES his bottles of milk in the morning. He still does the sign for his "milks" and lays down on his pillow and watches Sesame Street. It's his morning ritual and he hates if it is disrupted.
21- He is a whiz at puzzles and lacing cards- and figures them out all on his own- (usually while I'm trying to get Tucker to figure them out)
22- Now when he needs attention or extra loves, he comes up to me and says "I sad" and climbs into my lap for a snuggle. I love that he cuddles with me now.
23- He is an excellent sleeper- 8 to 9 every day without fail and he naps in the afternoon as well. He never fights sleeping either- always happy to trot off to his crib. He waits at the door for me and then holds his hands up for me to help him into bed. He has his lovey and his taggie blanket and snuggles right in for sleep.
Tate is curious and precocious and can figure out anything given enough time- He fights me on everything he can and has his own mind but he is going to go places!
2 comments:
(This is actually Hilarie) He is sooo cute. I can't wait till we can see him & little Thad, too. You amaze me Holly. I feel like I'm going crazy with 2 under 4 and you have three, wow, bravo!
Happy #2, Tate! Loved hearing the highlights on his spunky, darling little personality. I can't believe he came in 27 minutes. That's divine!
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