Josie 2 1/2

2 1/2 already?! I'll probably be saying that years from now, but really, it goes so fast. JoJo is a full-fledged toddler - becoming more independent and more opinionated every day. Sleep is going pretty well (no naps on most days). We sing her to sleep in your crib at night and usually she's asleep after 3-4 songs. "You are my sunshine", "Favorite things", and "Rainbow connection" are in the usual rotation. Some mornings she's up early, but that's slowly getting better. We're planning to move her into Oli's room one of these days, but haven't taken the plunge yet because their sleep schedules are a little different. We've been working on potty training and it's slow-going but she's doing well. She eats like a champ and I'm so grateful for that (especially with another kid who is super picky). She's energetic, smart, and funny. She likes drawing and can draw a few letters, shapes, and simple faces. Everything she says these days is cute. I need to start documenting it better. The other day when I was eating a brownie she helped make she said, "Mom you're so happy. They're (the brownies) so delicious for ya." Her singing and dancing is also adorable. She is affectionate and gives us all hugs and kisses.  She has the softest skin. We love you so much little one! xoxo

sleeping on daddy, her preferred place to sleep when she's sick

love the gesture that goes along with the word "little"

how old are you Jo?

Since naps are rare these days,
these moments are precious.

playing on the way home from
celebrating her half birthday with
a cupcake at Cafe Latte

1/2, 1 1/2, and 2 1/2
So different, and yet just the same.

Oliver at the same age and Jo from one year ago at 18 months. And I said this last year, but looking back it's so evident how much has changed in a year. Being a parent is so bittersweet.