Terrific Twos

I always worried about the twos. Everyone told me they would be terrible.  Maybe my child is mellow (doubtful, though), or maybe it is our attitude...but we really don't feel like there is anything even close to terrible about charlie turning 2 or being 2. Mind you it has only been a month. But I love it so far. 

Does he cry when he doesn't get his way? Who doesn't. I feel like crying on a daily basis because of not getting my way. For example: having the worst president in history who has done things such as wage a costly, unjust, horrific war, continue to destroy the environment, deny children healthcare... 

Does he throw his body on the floor in frustration? Don't you. At the end of a long day where somethings don't go your way, some people don't understand what you say...don't you throw your tired body on the bed.

He is a little human being like the rest of us, and yes he screams, says no, and has the occasional meltdown, but the majority of his day is filled with moments like this:

1. when looking for a certain toy, he goes from room to room with his hands outward saying hmmmm, and then when the toy is not within view he puts his hands to his hips and lets out one last hmmm.

2. races around the house trying out new styles of running. Last night his run of choice was with one hand (the left one) way up high in the air, while his right hand cupped his elbow, as if to help that left hand get higher.

3. does crazy dances (a video soon to come) to make his sister laugh, us laugh, or just to make himself laugh.

4. Grabs his penis when he has to go pee, races to his potty, sits, pees, and then races to wherever we are and says in the funniest ways, "YEH BABY>>>PEE PEE in the the POTTY!"

5. When he does wear a diaper and needs to be changed he likes to walk all over the house finding the best spot to  get changed (I always think of a dog looking for a place to pee), and then when he finds the perfect place he says..."right that" and lies down.

6. The way he walks is great. His right arm swings side to side while his left arm is on his hip, we are starting to think the right arm gives him momentum, while the left gives him balance.

7. He spends a lot of the time leaf-blowing, which means he holds the vacuum attachment just like the guys to that blow leaves around our condo. He makes the exact sound and takes his job very seriously.

8. He is talking more and more everyday, saying things like....hike now....or mama pa char char ride mo mo (which translates into: lets got to grandma and grandpas to ride charlie motorcycle.

I am sure there is so much more I can't seem to pull up right now, but I guess the point is to share with you how much in love I am with my son. Of course I have moments and days where I think in my head: holy shit, this is hard, I am tired and about to loose my cool. But my favorite moto is fake it until you make it. So I continue to smile and act sweet and understanding while I pull myself together. There were two times while in Lake Tahoe where charlie was kinda freaking out. Both times he was exausted and rather than feeling frustrated myself I felt this overwhelming sense of compassion and empathy for my little guy who was too tired to function. It was a touching experience and I try to draw on those feelings everytime he has a meltdown.

Anyway sorry for the ramble. If you haven't hung out with this little work of art recently, drop by for a visit. His expressions, sound effects, words, thrist for life, dance moves and pure silliness will melt your heart.