Two already?

The last two years of our lives have FLOWN by.  I totally get why parents of older children tell us over and over to enjoy this stage because it will all pass by in the blink of an eye.  We are certainly trying our darndest to soak up every minute we can!  I have to say, this stage is my favorite.  Although I say that about every stage she goes through!  I think I am enjoying this age so much because she is growing and developing by leaps and bounds each day.  She is learning so much and talking more and more it is just FLAT OUT fun!

Last week we took her in for her two year check up.  She is right on track weighing in at 29 pounds.  She was also 34 inches tall!  She had grown three inches in six months!  That surprised us!  Overall she had a great check up and looked great!  They were excited to hear her speech development and felt that she was "off the charts" developmentally (Yes, that would be me bragging on my child!).  Of course she also won them over with her charming (and very friendly) personality.  In fact, she was so friendly we had to have the "stranger danger" talk.  We also discussed potty training, which I am hoping to start in full force while I am home for the holidays over break.

Speaking of language, Ella Ruth has said some pretty funny things lately.  Here is a list:
1.  Last week she told Preston, "Daddy has a big nose."  This is particularly funny because I tell Preston this at least once a week (with love in my heart of course, it is a joke we have between us).
2.  This weekend on a car ride my dad was talking.  She told him, "Be quiet Dubba D, shhh!"
3.  She is IN LOVE with her cousin Ruby and talks about her all day.  Yesterday she told me, "I want Ruby.  She tickle me!"  I am not sure why, but she wants to have a serious tickle fight when she sees her.
4.  When we went to see Santa she was "SKERD" of him but she did manage to shout out "Toys.  Choo choo!" When he asked what she wanted.

Speaking of, for Ella Ruth's official birthday we went to see old Santa.  Some of my wonderful in-laws joined in on the fun.  My parents were there too!  We had a great time and Ella Ruth enjoyed the extra attention she got!