davis jeffrey | T W O

Oh, my heart. 

Things have been crazy lately and this little boy turning TWO just snuck up on me! Davis is TWO!!!

Life with Davis started out rough. His eating issues took a toll on me and the first few months with him were hard! Davis, however, was sweet as can be through all of it and he is even sweeter now. I've always used the word 'sweet' to describe him because it just fits him so well!

Davis is so smart. He has been speaking in full sentences for months now and blows me away with his vocabulary and how he uses it all the time. He'll tell me "I lub you, mama" and "I see a moose, mama" when looking at pictures. He quickly learned how to express himself and it's been so interesting and eye-opening to have a one year old that can get his point across so well. 

I know I'm in the middle of baby pictures, but it doesn't change the fact that Davis is STUBBORN. Oh my word, he takes after his mama. Davis thinks it's his way or the highway so we've definitely had our moments leading up to turning two. If Davis doesn't want to hold your hand in the parking lot, he will drop down to the ground. If Davis doesn't want to leave, he will scream "NOOOO!" and run the other direction, sometimes giggling all the way. Davis pretty much does what Davis wants to do, except when Mark and I feel like putting up a fight!

Despite his stubbornness, he's still the victim to Beau. Beau picks on his little brother every day and it drives me nuts! Davis does a good job defending himself and knows how to get his brother in trouble, but I'm ready for the day that they're closer to the same size and can work out their differences without my intervention. 

Even so, Davis LOVES Beau. He copies everything he does and says. He thinks he's the funniest thing and loves to wrestle and pick on him, to a point (usually the point where Beau gets too aggressive and Davis gets hurt). Davis also sticks up for Beau and shares pretty well. He'll tell us that something is Beau's, like "that's Beau's cup" or "Beau's blue monster truck" even if we aren't asking. He's always looking out for Beau's interest. 

Davis has been sensing a change around here for awhile and has become the ultra mama's boy. He's soooo loving and sweet and loves to give hugs and snuggles, but he's been extra clingy to mama lately. He often turns down Mark or Nana or anyone else in favor of mama, even if he's been with me all day. I think it's going to be a big adjustment to go from being the baby to being the second oldest!

Davis started climbing out of his crib around 20 months old and from that point on refused to stay in it. We had just found out I was pregnant so we planned on bunking him up with Beau anyway, so we just moved up the transfer. Beau sleeps in the top bunk and Davis sleeps in the bottom bunk with a rail on it. The transition was SO easy, it was basically nothing. They both love sharing a room and the novelty still hasn't worn off. 

Davis and I have been in a 'mommy and me' swim class this summer and he is starting to love the water! He's not quite as brave off the bat as Beau is in the water but with a little practice and encouragement, he really enjoys himself. 

Davis is GREAT at playing independently and even playing with Beau and other kids until he starts getting picked on. He has a full imagination and can spend long periods of times playing with cars and trains and trucks; all while making the required noises, of course. 

Davis waited to discover books until about 18 months old but he loves looking at pictures by himself or bringing it over to one of us, plopping in our lap, and demanding 'read it!'. He hasn't shown much interest in puzzles or coloring or things like that, which is just different from Beau at his age. He does LOVE to be outside, though. He could stay out there all day and play in Motley's big water bowl! haha

Davis can be shy at times and reminds me of Mark in many ways. He's more reserved but can completely turn into a big ham when he's comfortable with the room of people he is in. He resembles Mark in a lot of ways. He can sleep wherever, and he enjoys his sleep! He's never fought naps or bedtimes and often falls asleep in the car or the stroller before we're done with whatever outing we had planned for the day. 

Davis has been such a blessing to our family and I have loved getting to see his personality bloom especially over the past year. I can't wait to see how he steps into his role as big brother in a few months and I just hope that he has a tight bond with all of his brothers for all of his life. I love you big, Davis! Happy Birthday sweet boy!!!