A quick learner.. sometimes

Elias has a visitor twice a month, and her name is Ms. Becky. She is a miracle worker. Their first meeting was great, and that day Elias added five new words! Since that day he is practically unstoppable. He has not only begun to use "English" words but he is also able to pick out the letters "O", "A" and "E".

He is a spitfire though. Elias is jumping on the 2 year old bandwagon and giving me a run for my money...if I was paid, that is. It is amazing how quickly the complete joy of hearing Mama quickly turns into total frustration when you hear it every second of the day. Is that white hair on my head?!

Elias loves to tell us when the train is rolling through town. EVERY SINGLE TIME! Choo Choo! Since we live close to the tracks...well he gets practice making train sounds. He also loves lining his cars on the piano, playing in the dirt outside, singing and reading, helping us cook and watching videos.

Potty training is also in the works, but it is still a hit and miss activity...literally, but we are proud of his attempts.

Sometimes it is hard to remember that he is only two, because in many ways he has grown up so fast and can do so many things. Time is flying by and before we know it our little ones will not be little anymore; as I was reminded as I cried a bit over Elias' baby clothes before sending them off to clothe another little boy.

If any of you have suggestions for activities/learning that we can do together (or by himself) please leave a post or email me the suggestions. I am trying to use our days effectively but I must admit that most days I seem at a loss. Thanks.