Hey! That’s not Dylan! That’s Justin! He’s 3 days older than Dylan and he just celebrated his birthday this past weekend!
Many guests commented on how similar Dylan and Justin are, both in terms of looks and (seeming) disposition (I have a hunch Dylan is probably a little fussier than Justin, though!).
Dylan had a great time playing with Justin’s trains and playing at the water table! He had a nice nap once we left the party!
After he woke up, we headed to New Brighton Beach, where Auntie Christina and Dre were hanging out. They apparently had a very active day (riding bikes, jogging along the beach, tossing the football back and forth, etc.)! But, luckily, they were still camped out by the time Dylan and I got there!
About 30 minutes later, we turned around to see Heather, Taliana, and Assaf! We hadn’t seen them all week due to Dylan’s cold, so it was a nice coincidence to see them there!
On Sunday, we had brunch and then spontaneously decided to check out the River Arts Festival at the nearby park.
Dylan wasn’t all that keen on going until he heard the words “see ducks”, then he wanted to hustle on over there as fast as his chubby little legs would carry him!
Anyway, he’s grown a lot…Today at gymnastics was actually the first time he was able to swing on the rope swing all by himself (he actually held on where before he’d just fall right off) and he expressed a lot of interest in going over the bars. He’s still talkin’ up a storm; in fact, he’s very, very opinionated and quite vocal about his preferences (for food, clothing, where I should sit, where he should sit, where Tom should sit, which color spoon, plate, bowl, cup he needs, etc. Despite this, I guess we’re glad he talks.). He is very solid on his colors — red, blue, green, purple, orange, yellow, white, black, and pink (pink for drawing and blue for clothes are current favorites) — and shapes — triangle, square, and circle — now.
He’s also quite empathetic. Lately, he’s been going around with both hands behind his hips saying his “back hurts” (Tom hurt his back!)
He is so much fun (and quite a handful!), it’s amazing to think he’ll be 2 tomorrow!!!
happy birthday to your boy! looks like a good weekend.
Thanks!!! Can’t believe he’s already 2 (but then, the whining reminds me that he is!)…!