It is time for another Leo update. We have had a very busy month, we went to Thomas Land, had a lovely Christmas and spent some time with our lovely family. Leo’s little personality is continuing to grow and every day he is becoming more and more of a cheeky, funny, adorable little boy.
So, this is what Leo is like at 2 years and 5 months…
This month Leo loves…
* Food – YES! Finally Leo seems to be eating like a proper human being and not like someone on a crazy carb only diet. It has taken us a long time to get to this point and there are still some bad days but Leo is willing to try new foods now and has actually cleared his whole plate on several occasions this month..and then asked for more! I am so happy and relieved that the fussy eating seems to have passed. I am not getting to cocky though as this good eating could itself be a phase and be over before I know it. For now though, I am going to enjoy not having battles a dinner time and instead listening to Leo tell me his food is ‘yummy licious’.
* Jumping – Be it on the bed, his mini trampoline, in puddles or on me, Leo is absolutely loving jumping at the minute. He only really figured out how to do it properly a couple of months ago and the novelty of this new skill is yet to wear off. It is really funny to watch him and is good for me come bed time when he is completely exhausted after bouncing around all day.
* The Stick Man – This is a book from the creators of The Gruffalo so there was no way Leo wasn’t going to love it. His nan got him the book for Christmas and I have been reading it to him pretty much every day since. He loves watching the TV animation, cuddled up on the sofa in the evenings and we even went on Stick Man activity trail walk last weekend. Also, every stick he finds in the park is, of course, declared to be ‘Stick Man Mummy!’.
* Jessy – Leo and the kitten have not always been friends; since he pulled her tail that one time, Jessy has not been to fond of Leo. Recently though, Leo has realised perhaps violence isn’t the way to a cats heart and he has started to be really gentle with her. In return, Jessy has allowed him to stroke her while she sits with us on the sofa and Leo has even held her a few times (with my help of course). It is so sweet when he asks if he can cuddle her and he looks so pleased with himself when he picks her up in this cute little headlock bear hug. I think one day they are going to be best friends, then maybe she will start sleeping on him in the night instead of me.
This month Leo hates …
* Sleep – So he is having like a 2 year sleep regression or something? Or he is just torturing us? I don’t know, all I know is I don’t like starting my day at 5am. There was a couple weeks not that long ago where he started waking in the night and coming in to mine and Oli’s bed. I could have lived with this if he went straight back to sleep but he didn’t, he was singing, shouting, crying and screaming. It was hell. He has got a baby gate on his door now and has been pretty good this past week so fingers crossed whatever weird phase that was is over now.
* I actually can’t think of anything else, hooray! Although he still has his mighty tantrums, they seem to be less frequent now. On the whole, Leo is a happy little man and he seems to be enjoying most things this month, long may this continue. *
Leo’s firsts from this month..
* Did a wee on the potty – proudest moment ever!
* Had a day out to the Reading on the train just the two of us – stressful times for me but Leo loved it.
* Ate a spinach leaf (and liked it!)
* Held Jessy
* Met his hero Thomas the Tank
* Started Messy Monsters baby group
* Visited Marwell Zoo.
Photos of Leo at 2 years 5 months …
What have you been up to this month? Has your little one started doing something new? I would love to know 🙂
It is good to see that your little one has started eating more food. This is something that I struggle with for my little one so I am hoping it is a phase too 🙂 #picknmix
We still have bad days but it is such a relief to see him eating at last. Hope your little one starts eating better soon too, it's so stressful isn't it?xx
My boy is only 11 months, but so interesting to read about all of this and what I have to look forward to (most of the time) 🙂 #KCACOLS
Nadia – ScandiMummy x
Aww he's still a baby. Yes you've got lots to look forward to, it's not all tears and tantrums I promise 🙂 xx
So good when food becomes a pleasure and not a battle ground. Sounds like real progress #KCACOLS
Yes! It is so good to have one less thing to stress about, he's not perfect every meal time but it's definitely getting easier 🙂 xx
What a busy month you have had! My daughter is a similar age (2yrs 8months) and she too has just discovered she can jump on everything which is driving us mad! She fell face first over the side of the sofa and I wasn't quite quick enough to grab her so I was hoping that would calm her down but so far doesn't seem to have! Mia also loves carbs (although she is a good eater) but will clear her plate of bread and pasta every time! She also loves Thomas and we have yet to take her to Thomasland or actually on a train so we must do that. I'm glad you have had a great month of exciting new things 🙂
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Aw I love this age, their little characters really come out and I love it when they start to get chatty and come out with the funniest things!
Thanks for linking up to #PicknMix
Stevie x
Awww sounds like there has been lots going on. It's great when they really start enjoying their food isn't it? My boys also love Thomas – we actually went to Thomas Land 2 years ago but our youngest was too little to enjoy it fully so I think we'll def have to go back!
Thanks so much for linking up to #KCACOLS and I hope to see you back again on Sunday X
Great that he is now eating properly!! Hurrah for that!! My daughter also likes The Stick Man. I think I will take her to the trail. Oh no. It is so annoying when they have sleeping problems, Hopefully is a phase and he will sleep better again soon. We also went to Thomas Land. I read your post. It was a fun day too. This is a lovely update Wendy!! Thanks so much for sharing this at #KCACOLS, 🙂 xxx
aww I like yummy-licious and we love the Stick Man too. Yay to him getting on better with the cat. Our older dog tolerates the baby a bit but we have tried to keep him away from the puppy. Theyre both teething. It would only end in tears!! #MaternityMondays
Sounds like Leo and Mia would get on like a house on fire. I hope she is ok after falling off the sofa, Leo has come close to just diving off the bed a few times, so far I have always managed to catch him. Although it is hard a lot of the time, I think 2 is such a fun age.xx
I know, I love it. Leo just talks non stop now, it's weird being able to have a conversation with him. Thanks for hosting #picknmix xx
Yes, it has been a busy month in the land of Leo, he is growing up so quickly. I know, I am so happy and relieved that he has started eating properly, it has been a real struggle to get to this point. Oh, you need to go back to Thomas Land, we are going to go again in the summer I think xx
Thanks for hosting #KCACOLS Franca! The Stick Man seems to be very popular at the moment, you should do the trail if you have one close by. Yep, sleeping problems suck, things are ok again now but I am sure it won't last forever.xx
A teething puppy and baby? Poor you, I bet it is hard work in your house at the minute. I am happy he is playing nicely with the cat now, so far she hasn't tried to scratch him and he hasn't tried to sit on her so I think we are doing quite well!xx