Two is such a fun age. Yes, there is a reason they call it "terrible 2s" and we have really experienced it more this time around because Hailey isn't as verbal as Hannah was (which leads to more frustrations), but in so many ways, it's really also the "terrific 2s." They are so fun and silly (often unintentionally) and sweet.
Hailey loves to laugh and she has started making silly faces at us.
She has become obsessed with songs. It's adorable to watch her singing all these songs (favorites: If You're Happy And You Know It, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Itsy Bitsy Spider, and ABCs). It's even better if you knew that from the time she was about 9 months old until just a few weeks ago, any singing on my part was met with her hand over my mouth and sometimes a "no!" Ha!
She now occasionally tells me she loves me, although she hasn't really said it anyone else. It's also very spontaneous which makes it extra sweet.
She's both incredibly cuddly and severely independent. She will redo anything that she wanted to do if Mommy had the audicity to do it for her but she still asks to be held and wants to snuggle often.
She loves soup. She loves to eat and drink it and it seems like she would eat it at every meal if I let her. She likes every soup I've made so far: broccoli, vegetable, tomato, white chili, etc. I think she just likes the idea of drinking her food. It's funny watching her try to guide this huge spoon in her cute little mouth.
She wants to climb and explore everything, which is both awesome that she shows no fear and tiring since I spend all day telling her to stay off the furniture.
She has that cute toddler cheesey smile where she is more showing her teeth than smiling in pictures.
She dances, even if there is no music.
She plays pretend a lot, dressing up in heels or acting like a cat, and loves with others join in. She likes to join into Hannah's fun by playing monsters, tackling, or letting Hannah carry her.
She is still very attached to her bear and blankie and it's cute watching her drag them places. We have discovered though that she is excellent at hiding her bear and I'm about to install some type of tracking device since she refuses to close her eyes unless she is holding both bear and blankie.
She never doubts that Mommy or Daddy will catch her. Kisses make all boo-boos immediately better.
She just became afraid of the dark. Anyone who has kids knows this phase is both heartbreaking and also kinda adorable. Hailey says "scares me!" when she's afraid and comes running into my arms. However, since she now sleeps with the door open (a recent development), she knows she can come in our room if she needs something. She doesn't use it often but two nights ago, I started to stir because I felt breathing on my face at 2am. I jumped after she yelled "ma, wake up!" 2 inches from my face. LOL, talk about a heart attack!
She understands everything and soaks it all in. She tries hard to communicate her needs and wants to us, which are becoming easier to understand.
She waves bye to everyone and is just so friendly and sweet. She loves babies and kitties (which would explain the "Aristocat" obsession). She tries to pet both whenever she sees them. She also loves to point things out, particularly babies and kitties.
She shares better than any other 2 year old I've ever met.
She's all in on her emotions. She's giggling or screaming. She's smiling or crying. She's laughing or pouting. Luckily for us, it's usually the firsts.
She has a sweet smile and a hilarious fake laugh. She loves to jump and run and be part of everything.
This is just such a fun and funny age! I love it! ♥
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