3.30.2016

Another update on Rascal...{AK 26-29months}

MISS AK'S STATS (around 27-29mo)
Weight: 28.4lbs
Height: roughly 34/34.5in long
Diapers: POTTY TRAINED at 28.5months!!!
Clothes:  24mo/2T
Shoes: around 5-6
Teeth count: 16; no sign of 2nd set of molars

Dearest little rascal pants (and I can already hear you saying no mama, I ASHTON KATE=) )
You are quite possibly the cutest mess we’ve ever laid eyes on!  You are into everything, MISS INDEPENDENT, quite vocal, and just hilarious all at the same time. You truly keep the whole family laughing! You are sensitive and kind, yet feisty and boisterous too. Whether it’s good or it’s bad, you just live “large.” There’s no better way to put it. =) Which in turn means you help us live larger, more full lives as a result! We seriously can’t imagine our family without you part of it. Sure you might act like every bit of your 2 year old self, but you add so much joy and belly laughing to our lives too! Maddie Grace & Makenzie mother you to no end, smother you with affection, show you immeasurable patience when you steal their toys, and would give you your every wish if they could. They simply adore you. They sing to you before naptime, they sing to you when you’re sad. They rock you, hug you, and drag you all over the house, but buy are they smitten over you. You truly are one doted on little sister. It really is a beautiful picture of the love of Jesus. They love you in that same, often undeserved way. They show you grace. They show you love when you are unlovable at times, and most of all their affection for you doesn’t change based on your performance. And sweetheart the same is so true of our Savior. Oh that one day you would see the depth of His love for you. That despite your sinful ways, He has already paid the debt and death that we all deserve.  It really is the best news of all. The good news of the Gospel is something I hope we never tire of telling you about. You hear it quite often from us already in hopes that it will one day sink down deep into your heart and soul. You are infinitely loved by mommy and daddy but even more so by Jesus. We hope and pray you always know what a gift you are to us and how much we strive to show you what it looks like to obey and glorify God. We love you so much Ashton Kate Currie…and just like you tell everyone, “I TWO…” yes sweetheart, you sure are!
Love, Mommy & Daddy
Milestones and Memories from 26-29mo:
-The biggest thing to note these few months is that you are officially potty trained! On March 15th-17th (right at 2 yrs 4.5mo), we embraced the not so fun reality of staying cooped up inside for three days of “boot camp” as we call it and embraced the world of panties and the potty. You were so ready…even though after Day 1 we weren’t convinced. You had a few more accidents that first day than your big sisters did, but that’s ok-on day 2 it clicked and you haven’t looked back since! You are such a big girl and it fits your personality perfectly that you are no longer a “baby.” You seriously have done fantastic! You pretty quickly kept your bed dry at naps and after only about 10-12 days of changing your sheets in the morning, you now keep it dry every night! Way to go sweet girl!
-You’re still a pretty fantastic sleeper all things considered! The only thing that has altered that beautiful sleep has been potty training. You call us from your crib if you need to go (amazing!) and we make a bee line up there to you! Because you can’t get out to take yourself, it has caused you to wake up sometimes at night to go potty, whereas you rarely used to wake up. Hopefully it’s a phase and you will learn to hold it better and wait til morning. =) Either way, we’re still thankful we can usually count on you to sleep well! You also still take one nap each afternoon for at least 2 hrs generally…we don’t have a firm time you go down anymore which gives us flexibility, just so long as you get one! And the funniest thing about your sleep is that you still sleep with your lovey and/or blanket completely covering your face!
-You are still miss picky picky when it comes to mealtime if it’s not one of these favorites of yours… waffles with peanut butter, banana with peanut butter, muffins, CEREAL (your absolute favorite), raisins, eggs, hummus, hot dogs, avocados, yogurt, cheese, applesauce, squeeze packs, raspberries, strawberries, pears, and mandarin oranges. I think that about covers your likes in the food department. You are still finicky about weird textures and will spit stuff out and scrape your tongue. (especially nuts, meat, and veggies)
-You are still miss chatty and will talk to just about everyone we see out and about. You are also miss vocal and scream A LOT. We are working diligently to curb this behavior and you are so quick to say I sorry mama and tell us exactly why you are in time out (I “skeemed and cried”). Bless your heart-you just can’t help yourself, ha! You hold your own and scream for your life if someone tries to take something from you-call it survival of the fittest here at home being the youngest of three. But boy, everything always sounds like an emergency with you. =) A phase…we pray it passes sooner rather than later! On the flip side, we have never had to worry a day in your life about your speech development. You communicate extremely well and the phrases and vocabulary you use seem well beyond your age. (chalk it up to being the youngest of three talkative girls) We didn’t know it was possible for you to already manipulate us at this age, but boy were we wrong! And favorite phrase of yours is “I EAT YUNCH.” Doesn’t matter the time of day, it is always eat yunch without fail. Too cute!
-You LOVE LOVE LOVE to be rocked and honestly we do it. Nap after nap, night after night! You know why? You are only little once and it’s passing oh so quickly. You love to be snuggled, sang to, prayed with, talked with, and honestly it’s also the only time of day you are still. You move at rapid speed all day long and it’s so sweet to see you finally rest and be still. One of my favorite times of the day, twice a day, is rocking you sweet lovebug!
-Your favorite things to do at this age: no doubt your two favorite things to do are to play baby dolls and dress ups with Maddie Grace & Makenzie. Let’s be honest, you rarely spend time playing along with having two sisters. And it seems all parties involved equally love it so it works well. You are where they are 99.9% of the day! And a close 3rd favorite activity is watching “bideos” and taking pictures of what’s around you. You absolutely LOVE mommy’s phone…we have to keep it hidden or you go bananas if you can’t have it. Being outside is another thing you still really enjoy. Whether it’s going on walks, riding your bike, playing in the sandbox or backyard, you love it all. Doing sidewalk chalk and bubbles, taking your baby for walks, or going to the park to play and swing, you love it all! You’re not always an angel (you scream HIGHER at the top of your lungs on the swing!) but you sure do have a good time!
You love to color or “cudder” as you say, love to do arts and crafts, paint, and you want to be using whatever the twins are using. Don’t’ be trying to give you baby art supplies. =) You still love reading books and hands down your favorite is We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. Pretty sure you don’t really need me to read it to you anymore because you’ve got it memorized. You still love playing in the bathtub and splashing around on your tummy and playing with the teapot set! Not a fan of water in your eyes just like your sisters, but the rest of it you find big fun! Truly though, mommy and daddy are so thankful for the perfect addition you are. Watching the three of yall play SO WELL together makes our hearts so full of thankfulness.
-Things to remember about you at this stage: when praying, you bow your head and clasp your hands perfectly and keep those eyes scrunched shut until the very end (prob the most precious thing you do!!), still loving dressing yourself (every last article of clothing), You get hyper and run around like a crazy girl when you get naked before bath time. You love to get laughs from your sisters and will do the silliest faces or sounds to get them dying laughing (you love being the clown of the family!) You still shed big crocodile tears if mommy leaves the house…you love, love, love your mama and are rather clingy at times and want to be held still. Although you LOVE CBS so much and go running in the room to see Ms. Andrea and Ms. Angela-makes me so happy to see you so excited! Still a terrible, terrible car rider-so much so we dread every trip we have to take with you in tow because you scream a good portion of it at the very least! And sleeping in your car seat? Not even a remote possibility, even with no nap, even at midnight. Doesn’t matter, you won’t be sleeping! Wears us out, but again…a phase. Won’t last forever thank goodness!
You love to climb up to any sink and play in the water and wash your hands. It’s a regular occurrence to find you up there! And lastly, you are adorably affectionate and sympathetic! You hate when others are sad and are quick to comfort and give hugs and kisses!
-Important dates this month: 1/25-went pee pee in the potty for the 1st time =)










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