William the 2 year old

As William walked into nursery on Sunday, I watched him run to his favorite toys and I couldn't help but think about how big he is. Not just physically, but everything about him. There are so many things about him I wish I could just freeze and hold on to forever!

One thing that has really amazed me about William is how fast he learns, and how easy it comes to him. He knows his letters (and can finally say all of them... "w" is a tricky one!), a lot of his shapes, a few numbers, and a few colors. Not only does he know that, but he can pick a jeep out a mile away. Whenever I drive around without him, I still find myself spotting all the jeeps, trucks, diggers, etc. to point out to him.
 He has an amazing memory, and maneuvers his way through the iPad as well as anyone. I can't figure out how they figure those things out so fast!

Uncle Leo taught William about planking one night and he's been practicing ever since!

 William LOVES all things Toy Story and Lightning McQueen. He also loves airplanes and trains (and most other things with wheels), and he loves looking at books. Sometimes he'll read to Buzz, holding Buzz up to the page so he can see the pictures. Lately some of his favorite books are his Richard Scarry books, and Busy Timmy and Baby Dear from the Eloise Wilkins collection of Little Golden Books.

He loves hugs and kisses, and often runs up, throws his arms around my neck and pats my back and says "I you!" (I love you). He gives the animals in his books hugs all the time, too.

 He loves singing. His top requests as we drive around are the Woody Song (I should get this one on film... he knows a ton of the words), the Utah Song (Where does he get it?! I'm kicking myself for not knowing all the words), Follow the Prophet, and the Wise man and the Foolish Man. He gets really into singing time at Nursery. At night he always wants us to sing to him, and most of the time gets pretty mad if we don't sing "My Heavenly Father Loves me."  William has also been helping to say prayers a lot lately. So cute.

 He is about as goofy as they come, always doing silly dances, pretending to give me hugs just so he can blow raspberries on my cheek, and giving me the cheesiest grins I've ever seen.
He could spend all day outside or in the pool (or shower or tub). It doesn't matter how cold it is outside, or how long we've all ready been out there, it's never long enough. Nice that it seems like Spring is already here!

He's such a fun boy and we have absolutely loved watching him grow. I can't imagine a better way to spend my time.