Nash 2.5

Nash is officially 2.5!  So I guess when people ask me how old he is I'll say 2.5 vs. 2?  I feel like over the past few months Nash has really changed.  Not so much physically, he is still weighing in around 30 lbs and 3" but in other ways, mostly in his language and his continued adjustment to life with us.  His language continues to grow, he is quite observant.
Examples:
Nash: "Mommy, the picture fell, the picture fell."
Me: "Oh, your right.  How did that get in there."
Setting: I had thrown away some art from from school from like 4 months ago and he noticed it in the trash.  Oops, bad mommy.

Me:"Oh, let's tighten those pants back up, your so skinny."
Nash:"Your skinny too, mommy."
Awwwww, isn't that the best?  He got an extra long hug for that comment. 

We've also been working really hard on helping him identify when he has feelings.  I'm hoping this eventually helps curb some of the not-so-desirable behaviors like hitting.  Over the past week though, I think we turned a corner from that undesirable place.  We continue to navigate the waters of being both new parents, and making sure we are sensitive to his continued needs and attachment from his transition home to us.  I'm learning that certain busy social situations will trigger some of these behaviors.  I'm learning to make sure I'm taking Nash's cues and listen to those "motherly instincts".  I'm sure I've asked most of you reading this blog for advice, and it's all been so helpful so thank you.  

We are gearing up for some fun winter activities.  We signed up again for swim lessons and also are doing some weekend gymnastics classes.  Maybe we can foster some of that gifted balance and motor skills he has (go ahead an sigh, I'm being one of those mom's using the word "gifted").

Nash continues to sleep extremely well and thrives under routine (like going to school, etc).  He loves to be independent and do things for himself.  The other night we told him he could go into the fridge and get out a tangerine.  He opened/closed the door, and literally unpeeled the whole tangerine by himself.  Then last night, I was running a bath and when I was going to go back to help him undress, here he is running into the bath fully naked after undressing his cloths and diaper all by himself.  We hear a lot of "I do it."  Until we ask him to go pick up his toys then he quickly replies "Mommy do it."  Gotta love a kid for trying, right?

I think 2013 will be another AMAZING year for the Larson's.  I know this because I saw a psychic and she said so.  Party on people!