Stephens' Stories: May 2016

You will notice that the title of this post is - Campbell TURNED 2. That's because I am soooo late - his birthday was April 7th. At his 2 year well checkup- he was about 26 lbs which is 32% and 32 inches, which is 90%. He didn't get any shots this time and of course requested a lollipop promptly upon arriving at Dr. Pielop's. He's one sharp little kid and catches onto everything, especially what Austin does, which is not always a good thing. Campbell loves all things construction - trucks, workmen, dirt, shovels, excavators, cherry pickers, skid steers, backhoe loaders, and I could go on and on. He gets to see PLENTY of construction when going to Austin's school - the whole Memorial drive is torn up and giant machines cover the road every day as they work on the 3 year project to expand the road. Fun times - adds 20 mins to our commute. Oh well, at least Campbell is entertained. He enjoys going to Mother's Day out and even calls his teachers by name. When I drop him off - he runs down the hall to his class, finds his nametag where we place his backpack, carries his lunchbox inside, and quickly finds a book or toy to play with. Big change from September when he cried every day being dropped off. His teachers, Ms Marian and Ms Leticia, say he is the most smiley, enthusiastic kid. He certainly is social and outgoing in my opinion (don't think he gets this from me). When we have friends over to play - he greets them at the door and starts talking, while Austin hides from them. Totally different kids- it's crazy. Now that I am working part time, Campbell loves spending 1 day a week with DiDi and MiMi- sometimes he goes to Lakeside fitness center nursery with DiDi and sometimes MiMi takes him to the library story time. He has climbed out of his crib a few times when protesting a nap but hasn't made it a habit. He can get out easily without hurting himself and only does it if we leave him WAY too long after waking. So for now he is still a crib sleeper. Not sure when we will move him to a big boy bed, possibly sharing a room with Austin. He is wearing size 4 diaper and size 24 month clothes. He likes to eat meat - hamburgers, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, steak, turkey, chicken, you name it. He enjoys grilled cheese sandwiches, cauliflower, carrots, cantaloupe and watermelon, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, bacon, sausage, fruit snacks, popcorn, and of course ice cream. He got a sandbox from MiMi for his birthday and loves to dig in the sand! When swinging a golf club or baseball bat - he swings left handed but eats right handed, so who knows, but it's interesting and we'll keep watching/hoping for a lefty :) He says please and thank you - how could you ever tell him no? He will repeat everything and sure is talkative. He likes singing "ABC", "twinkle, twinkle", "Jesus loves me", and "head, shoulders, knees and toes". After the Masters this year, David taught him to say "Jordan Speith" when asked who his favorite golfer is. So cute, and smart!

We had his birthday party at our house in the morning on April 17. It was a construction birthday party - complete with trucks, shovels, construction cones, and dump trucks. We had chick fila nuggets, fruit, and goldfish. Kept it simple. I made a cake with a road and put mini CAT machines on it. He LOVED the singing "Happy birthday" and blowing out the candles. This kid like the spotlight. He does not get that from me, at all. It was so cute to watch him enjoy his "struction" party.

Campbell, we love you and can't believe you are 2 YEARS OLD. Keep smiling, little buddy!