Hawkins - 28 months

The "Big Brother" needs a post of his own!

Hawkins is 28 months and is doing so much I have to write it all down before I forget.  I know all mothers say this, but he is SO smart.  This stage is so much fun and interactive.  I can actually carry on a conversation with him and he knows most of what I am talking about.

Holidays are especially fun because I can teach him the meanings and he understands!


Hawkins, here are some things you are doing:

-You can say your full ABC's with no help.

-You can count to 20.

-You can say the blessing with help.

-He can name Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus in the manger scene.

-He loves Ho Ho and Christmas trees.

-You just started a new class at school and you love it.  We know more of the children and you ask to go to your "new class" every morning!

-You still LOVE Thomas the train, Elmo and Cookie Monster.

-I guess we can't put presents under the tree this year b/c you have opened every one that you have found.  Twice you have been left alone in the room with the tree and you have opened a present each time.  Too funny.



My favorite phrases you are saying right now:

"Mommy, what you doing?"

"What that sound, Mommy?"

"What that mean, Mommy?"

"Where Baby Gates?"

"Mommy, hold him" - this means he wants me to pick him up.

"Want Big Daddy" - he says this ALOT.


You are doing SO great with the transition to being a big brother.  You do want more attention and have had some meltdowns, but that is to be expected :)  You love to kiss Gates, give him his paci or a stuffed animal and you always want to hold him.  We are so proud of you!