Aubrey at 2

Aubrey thinks she is 4 at a minimum and 16 on most days. She insists on doing many things just as mommy and daddy do: this means sitting in a big chair for all meals, eating without a bib, and drinking from a glass held by one hand. Driving is not a privilege but a right, one that Aubrey possesses - or thinks she does - and tries to invoke nearly daily. Parents of 2 year old children, I think you know what we are talking about. Before I digress further into the intricacies of raising a 2 year old, let me share with you a slice of Aubrey's life at 2.

Favorite things to do:
-Jumping. So much so that there is a trampoline at daycare and at Aubrey's house to accommodate the jumping.
-Watching Handy Manny. Move over Little People, there's a bilingual Hispanic with talking tools in the house. And they fix things just like Papa Jeff and Daddy. How cool is that?!?

Favorite foods:
-Cheese, pizza, pasta, and dessert. In that order.
Red peppers and broccoli are rapidly falling out of favor despite our best efforts.

Favorite books:
-Oh, The Places You'll Go.
-Anything mommy reads 10 minutes or more past bedtime.

Favorite sayings:
-"One time, I ..." How Aubrey begins a story.
-"I want to watch Handy Mandy" We don't bother correcting her.
-"Daddy/Mommy, will you play with me?" Of course we will!

Aubrey, we love you with all our hearts and more!

-Daddy and Mommy