Hannah Kate At 2.5 Years Old

Hannah officially turned two and a half last month. This is a fun age, but it's also a really challenging age for us as parents. She really has become so independent in the last few months but with that comes disobedience and a strong will to do whatever she wants. I am loving all the new communication and being able to do more things with her. She has such a funny personality and says the cutest things all the time.

This is what you're up to at two and a half:

• Weight & Height? I'm not sure but I know you've grown taller in the last 2-3 months
• You have curly dark blonde hair and beautiful blue green eyes. You really need a hair cut!!!
• You wear 2T clothes mostly but can fit into 24 months and are wearing some 3T. 
•  You wear a size 4 diaper.
  
• Potty training is still a real challenge. We have yet to conquer it, but you talk about using the potty a lot. I had hoped you would be potty trained by now, but we are still working at it.
  
• You are shy with some people still but are getting more comfortable being around strangers.
  
• You wear a size 7 shoe. You have a very narrow and flat feet. This comes from my side of the family for sure.
• You go to bed around 8pm and sleep til about 6:30-7:30am. We moved you to a full size bed so we could start on Hudson's nursery. You love your bed, but getting you to sleep is a process. You would rather play than go to sleep.
  
  
• You have been eating better in the last few months. You are willing to try more foods. Some favorites include cantaloupe, beans, some pasta, steak fingers, fish, and sweet potato fries. Of course your favorite meal of the day is still breakfast.
  
• You still drink almond milk but not as much.
• You are very active and are always on the move.
  
  
• You still hate having your teeth brushed.
• You love to talk and are a chatter box. You speak in full sentences now. Something funny you've been doing lately is shaking hands with us saying "nice to meet you". We have no idea where you learned that, but it's so cute.
  
  
• You can count and know all your colors and can sing your ABC's, Twinkle, Twinkle, and Jesus Loves Me. Whether you do it for us when we ask you to is another story though.  You also just learned Row Row Row Your Boat.
• You keep us on our toes and are challenging at times and so sweet other times.
  
• You love to give your daddy kisses and hugs. He's your hero. 
• You are not so interested in talking about baby brother. I know once he's here that will change. But for now, you just say, "No Hudson, No Brother." I do see you being a big helper once he's here, but I'm sure you will be jealous of him too.
  

Hannah you are the light of our lives. You make every day interesting and fun. I love having you as a daughter. The next few months are going to be quite interesting for us. A lot is going to happen in the next few months, but I know we'll get through it. I love you sweet girl.