Pierce 26 Month Update

Pierce is talking more this month, too. He still adapts many of the same words that Blaine creates, but he's been using them more and it seems enunciating more as well. He is still very attached to me and is usually quite threatened by BJ. I keep hoping he'll just outgrow it, but I maybe need to start doing some research. If I'm gone, he adjusts great to BJ and they have a great time together- especially when the play "how" (rough housing). In the meantime, it's usually me and Pierce and BJ and Blaine for bedtime prep, sitting at dinner, in the car, etc. I love that he wants/needs me so much, but I would love to see him become a little more neutral too.

He continues his train obsession and is still pretty possessive of his favorites. We're working on sharing though when Blaine wants one. If I set a timer, Pierce does a really good job. Both boys refer to Thomas as "Nom"- courtesy of Blaine. Pierce also still loves his "Whoawie" and "Ne" (James) though. I think he calls Percey "P" like himself. He also has a new love for "Clifford's Puppy Days" book which is now the only book we read at nap and bedtime. He likes his routines. :)

He's getting better about trying new foods and can be bribed with veggie sticks or chips to try some things. That's also how I get him to eat more of something I know he likes. He still loves "applesa" and has started eating bananas again sometimes. Still no eggs. Breakfast used to be an easy meal, but lately he hasn't seemed as interested. He does pretty well at lunch though and still loves his fruit and yogurt.

He loves going outside which he calls "ahtsy" (I think? It changes.) He doesn't love swinging quite as much as Blaine but is just happy to run around. He got a pretty good scab on his chin when he drove his car over the edge of the walkway into my flowers and the retaining wall. I expected major blood and crying, but he cried for a bit and then was ok. He finally learned his lesson though and now every time we talk about going in the front to play, he immediately gets a serious look on his face and says "no fowers". And I say, "You're right, we don't drive into the flowers." It's way cute.

Both boys love going to the Y and do really in the nursery at church too. Pierce often cries hard as we leave and then is fine within a couple minutes. I'm so happy that they do so well and that we made it to this point!