Kevin Turns TWO!!!

Cupcake #1

Cupcake #2 (He looks like a scary clown!)


Violet, Maddox and Ellie playing piano. Kevin was with them until I came back with the camera! Yes, I know I need to move that mirror, but I haven't figured out where to store it!

Sleeping with his new bear book after a long, fun birthday!

Cute little Kevin turned 2 last week, and he LOVED the cupcakes! I think he had about 5 whole cupcakes, and he sneaked many other bites from unsuspecting friends and family! I couldnt keep him out of the cupcakes. I finally put them on top of the refrigerator, completely out of his reach!

We decided not to have a big party for him, but we did invite a few families over for an afternoon playdate on Thursday (his actual bday). When Chris came home, we went to the park for a dinner picnic and more cupcakes. Ellie picked out a cute cloth boook for Kevin since he always falls asleep holding a book on his chest. At first, he didnt know what to think of it and cried because he only wanted to eat cupcakes - not play with his new bear. But by bedtime, it had become a new favorite. I forgot the camera, but I did get some video!

He has finally shown some interest in trains, and he still really enjoys building with Legos. So, we bought him a train table from craigslist and a table topper for legos that will go on top of the train table when he wants to do legos. He has about 4 Ikea trains and one Thomas train, but his favorite is "domas". He puts it in his shopping cart or his ride-on car and carries it around the house!

His favorite color is blue. He started potty training about 2 weeks ago and did really great for the first week - several consecutive days with no daytime accidents. We gave him M&Ms for a reward, and he always searched for a blue one. He usually picks out two and says "Ellie candy" because we give Ellie a candy after he uses the potty as well. Our sugar monster, Ellie, would lose it if she saw Kevin getting candy all day without her!

But, I think Kevin has tired of the M&Ms, and he really only wants to go #2 on the potty now. Regression. Oh well! He's only 2. We'll figure it out before Kindergarten at least!

Over the last month, he has developed a little bit of attitude, and I would no longer say that he and Ellie never fight! Now that he can say what he is thinking, he feels much more powerful and won't put up with much from Ellie (or anyone else). Maybe it's just the terrible twos!

But he still a sweet little guy, and I think he's just so cute!!!