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Two

1/30/2015

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Hello Two.

Two is no longer such a tiny kidney Bean.

Two is all gangly legs and skinny Beanpole.

Two is a chatterbox, in a unique and alphabet soup-kinda way.
    “Daddy readen de boek?” [Daddy reads the book?]
    “Bean-ey haven de grote dummy.” [Bean has the big dummy]
    “Apwi la bocca, Monkey!” [Open your mouth, Monkey!]
    “Dov’è the mes gone?” [Where has the knife gone?]

Toddler and toy monkey
Two is Little Mr Stalling, Staller, Stallest
Admittedly not 100% desirable when Daddy is already 10 mins late and Mama’s deadlines holler for attention, but still kinda cute. Evading the nappy and squeezing yourself in between the cupboard and the bed until you get stuck. Carefully and slooooowly examining a speck on the floor that has suddenly become the Most Interesting Thing Ever. Putting off bedtime for as long as possible by heaving as many books as your little arms will carry onto the bed. You own stalling, Two.

Two is the cuddliest CuddleBean you ever did see, languishing in bed, digging toes under thighs for extra closeness, practically purring under the soft fleece of the buggy blanket.

Toddler in bed
Two is still ravenous, but also highly suspicious. That green thing? “No likey”. That mash which is orange not yellow? “NO LIKEY”. Two says no to sweet potato mash…

Two loves cars and tractors and trains and drills and brooms and HOOVERS, oh my god, HOOVERS. Although Two is also a little bit scared of HOOVERS.

Two detests spinach, marmite, not being in control, having to share toys. Two says “No! Mio!” [mine] rather a lot.

Two loves apples, pears, bananas, and strawberries too on a good day. Crumpets, crisps, rice, PASTA PASTA PASTA and poLENta. Peas and cucumbers and … No actually I can’t think of any other vegetables Two likes.

Two still adores sticks, stones and dirt.
Toddler with stick
Two is a yarn-thief: runs off with Mama’s current bit of crochet, his laugh bouncing off the walls and yarn unravelling in his wake. Then comes back in a tangle two minutes later and says, “Sowwy Mama”. Still grinning.

Two falls asleep tucked into the crook of Mama’s arm or curled up against the small of her back.

Two can name numbers 0-9, count to ten in Italian and English, and name almost every letter of the alphabet as long as they have an alphablock stuck to them.

Two is hell-bent on doing everything himself, even if that involves seriously challenging the principle of self-preservation or fitting squares into round holes, and will sweep aside any of Mama’s concerns or offers of help with a courageous “Beaney plobelen [proberen = try]”. And Mama can do nothing other than stand back and admire Two’s tenacity.

Two is masses of fluffy hair, a cheeky grin, a unique song:
    “row row row your boat streeeeeeeeam! Merry merry cro-CO-dile scream AAAAARGH”
Toddler in high chair
Two goes gaga for Peppa Pig, Tractor Tom and Raa Raa.

Two is a bit bossy, but also very funny:
    “Daddy! Do angry armpits!” [Daddy, cross your arms and make an angry face”]

Two has a fascination with how things work: spinning wheels, turning cogs, opening & closing scissors (!), pressing buttons.

Two is obsessed with anything by Julia Donaldson, but especially Zog. And the Gruffalo. And Witch-on-de-bwoom. Especially all of them before bedtime.

Two is everything he should be: fiercely protective, boundlessly curious, seriously volatile, studiously pensive, endlessly testing, beautifully loving, irresistibly gorgeous.
Peekaboo Toddler
Cheeky toddler grin
Toddler boy
I look forward to getting to know you better, Two.

Come say hello: 

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15 Comments
Donna link
1/31/2015 08:50:51 am

Two sounds wonderful, beautiful photos. He is growing to be such a handsome chap x

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
2/13/2015 03:51:13 am

Thank you Donna! x

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Michelle Reeves (Bod for tea) link
2/2/2015 03:56:46 am

Such a lovely post full of all that he is - what a wonderful set of memories you've written here! Fab photos too :) Thank you for linking up at #sharethejoy this week - hope to see you again soon! x

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
2/13/2015 03:52:22 am

Thank you for hosting such a lovely linky Michelle x

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Joy and Pops link
2/2/2015 04:16:40 am

Lovely photos and a great way to capture ll these memories.
My youngest is two and I have to admit it is an amazing age - I treasure all the cuddles and craziness!
Xx
#sharethejoy

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
2/13/2015 03:53:17 am

Cuddles and craziness just about sums Two up, doesn't it ;-) x

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honestmum link
2/2/2015 04:32:04 am

What a beautiful boy and post #sharethejoylinky

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
2/13/2015 03:53:48 am

Thank you lovely x

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Reneé @ Mummytries link
2/2/2015 12:16:20 pm

What a beautiful post and so many lovely photos! Sounds like you have a lot of fun with your little man. I have two similar posts in draft for my almost three and one year olds and have really enjoyed writing them:-)

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
2/13/2015 03:55:09 am

I loved writing this and choosing the photos too. It's such a nice feeling to know that all this will help you remember what they were like, especially as they change so quickly!

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Amanda link
2/2/2015 01:50:39 pm

Oh he is gorgeous! I loved reading his alphabetsoup conversations, and the bit about loving and being scared of the hoover made me laugh so much as that's just like my little man too!! He sounds like a whirlwind of fun!

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
2/13/2015 03:55:52 am

Thank you Amanda, he certainly does keep us on our toes ;-)

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jenny link
2/11/2015 01:58:41 pm

Ahhh I absolutely love how you have written this so beautifully and so true in all it's glory is two. MM will be 2 in June! I wonder how she will be at 2. Buba was golden and 3 was his hit of craziness toddler days haha Lovely post. Thank you ever so much for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
2/13/2015 03:57:00 am

I'm certain that MM will be utterly gorgeous when she hits 2! Thanks for hosting #sharewithme and for commenting x

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Sara (@mumturnedmom) link
2/15/2015 02:00:40 pm

Absolutely love this, the way you've written it is just beautiful and captures it all so well. This will be wonderful to look back on x

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