The Terrible Two's

I think we are there. Daniel can be the sweetest cuddliest guy one second and in full on screaming tantrum mode the next. (guess which one I like better?) He is very opinionated on everything, ranging from what he wants to eat, to watch on tv or, to which pajamas he deems to be acceptable. I do my best to give him a couple of options any of which are fine with me to make him feel like he is in control a little bit. He has a few favorite books now that he has pretty much memorized and I can hear him sometimes in his crib reading them to himself. He is also talking up a storm. He repeats everything and is talking in full sentences. It is fun to be able to have real conversations with my baby boy! We do have a good time now that Daniel is a little older. Here is some video from a trip to the zoo we took this morning. He loves playing with the goats in the children's zoo, it has been a favorite of his since our first trip there almost a year ago. He also enjoyed watching the gorillas and the lions and tigers.

A playdate with Cousin Suzy

Daniel and Suzy had a playdate at one of Daniel's favorite play spots, the Treehouse Play Cafe in Chestnut Hill. They have such great toys and it is a nice place for the mommies to socialize as well. Here is a little peek at Daniel and Suzy trying to seesaw together, they may need to practice a little bit before they get this one down!

Cousin Noah has arrived!!

Daniel's cousin Noah has arrived a little before we were expecting him. Aunt Rebecca and Uncle Steve were expecting Noah to arrive April 1 but he decided he just couldn't wait so January 15 Noah Michael Silver entered the world (sharing a birthday with Daniel's Aunt Francine!). He is super cute but since he will be residing in the NICU at Lankenau hospital until he is a little bit bigger Daniel will have to wait a little while to meet his newest cousin.

Daniel uses chopsticks

This video speaks for itself.

Zeyda and Meemaw's wedding

This weekend we braved the weather and headed to Ocean City Maryland for Zeyda's wedding. We are so happy to welcome Judy to our family. Daniel had a little bit of difficulty sleeping so he was a little cranky (this explains him wearing his winter coat to walk down the aisle...) but it was a nice weekend and a beautiful wedding.

Chanukah and Poppop's birthday

Daniel started to "get" Chanukah this year. He likes to open presents and he enjoys the candles although he usually sings happy birthday and tries to blow them out. He also followed a long family tradition and LOVES our family Chanukah cookies. We also celebrated Poppop's 60th with a nice family dinner during which Daniel behaved so well we couldn't believe it!

2 Years Old!!

Wow, another year has come and gone. We had Daniel's 2 year appointment just a few days after his birthday. He is 28 pounds and 34 1/2 inches tall putting him right in the 50th percentile for both. Of course these were both approximate since he was less than cooperative. He also now "gets" what going to the Dr means and is less than pleased at the prospect. He is now talking non stop, even putting together 4 and 5 word sentences. Of course him being able to communicate means he can tell me what doesn't want to do just as often as it allows him to communicate what he does want. We had an awesome party to celebrate at Bouncetown with all his friends and quite a bit of family too. He had a great time and can't wait to go back again. His new favorite thing to do is sing Happy Birthday and eat "happy cake".