This post is a little over a month delayed, but better late than never. Photos are from August 2012. I wanted to provide an update for Ryan now that he is 2.5 yrs old!
- Ryan can count 1-20 in order (although, 17 is often fiveteen and sometimes he goes from 16 to 19, 20!)
- Memorized and recited first memory verse Eph 6:10 "Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."
- Finally figured out the "Go Frogs" fingers just in time for football season!
- Has large repertoire of songs and sings often (while working on puzzles, around the house, sings himself to sleep...)
- Large vocabulary of words with new sentences everyday including repeating whatever people say. If he doesn't understand what you say he will look puzzled and say "what mommy??" until you explain
- He is crazy observant in general, but also has a great sense of direction when it comes to where people live. We taught him a few months ago the cities where people live so for example, you can ask: "Where do Gramma and Papa live?" to which he will say "Paino" (Plano- just wrote phonetically how he says it)
- Weighed 32.4lb at a Dr appt 9-18-12
- He loves to "perform" singing songs on the fireplace. Especially when his Daddy "presents him"
- McDonald's is "old bah-Donald's" and he Follows seeing the golden arches sign with "old badonald had a farm. EIEIO"
- Ryan became a Big Brother 9-14-12 and is in love with his Baby "Efan" (Ethan) He always asks to hold him and thinks it is his job to bring a new diaper every time Ethan has a "poo poo or tee tee"
- Started his first day of 2 yr old preschool at Church on Rush Creek 9-4-2012. He goes Tues/Thurs 9am-2:30pm
- Ryan is working on his days of the week and is always interested in what day it is. He almost has them down in order. He knows Dad works Mon-Fri and that "no work" Sat/Sun
- Currently LOVES Mickey Mouse and anything Thomas the Train (these are also the only 2 shows he watches)
- Loves hide n seek, playdoh, chalk, coloring, bubbles, puzzles, playing in his water table, swimming, using markers on a marker board, going to the park, walks around the neighborhood, waving to the garbage men, and picking out new books at the library among other things.
Random Ryan stories:
- At mom and dad's house in early Aug, he and Naomi were playing and both rushed into the room and grabbed Mike and said there were "monsters in the other room, hurry hurry". To which Mike replied, what should I say to them? Ryan quickly exclaimed "let my people go!!" which brought out much laughter from the rest of the family. We had recently covered the Bible story of Moses and Pharaoh reviewing from his Sunday School class. Such a cutie!
- One day while getting ready I observed him through the monitor "reading" his bible for boys. I was surprised how much he remembered from just looking at the pictures. Here is what I heard: "Zaccheus you come down", "let my people go" moses, Pharaoh said "no", "Jesus is Alive! Yay!" (followed by clapping)
Some sentences we hear often or that were funny and I wrote them down:
"oh well, maybe next time"
"alright Dad, I not do that anymore"
"Mommy I need to have a Kleenex, (me-do you have a runny nose?) No, I just have boogies in my nose. "
"everybody hide, shh... Tip toe tip toe tip toe"
"Daddy, be careful! There are monsters outside"
"Daddy, you count, I'll hide"
"Yes, I do want to have it"
"You no help me Mommy, I do it by myself!"
"Daddy, be careful! There are monsters outside"
"Daddy, you count, I'll hide"
"Yes, I do want to have it"
"You no help me Mommy, I do it by myself!"
Lastly, Ryan is a sweet boy with lots of emotions which include humor, being loving/cuddly, kind, helpful, and sensitive, but he also definitely has a hot little temper and some typical "terrible twos" moments. We are trying our best to teach him to be respectful to his parents and elders and to listen and obey when given a direction. This requires a lot of "action" and immediate correction on our part. We also have our work cut out for us at times redirecting his anger/temper into communicating with his words instead of hateful actions and are currently battling some "biting/pinching/hitting" moments.
No one said parenting would be easy and it can definitely be tiring work at times for Mike and me, but we trust that God has not given us more than we can handle and are choosing to believe that He will guide us through the challenging moments. We pray our actions would ultimately glorify Him and lead our son in a way that he will one day seek to know Jesus as his personal Savior. If you are looking for a specific way to pray for us this Fall it would be that Mike and I remain calm in challenging situations and exhibit patience and understanding with Ryan. Also, that Ryan would make good choices and choose to be obedient. Prayers that we continue to keep up our daily prayer and Bible study time would be great as well because we know it makes a difference for both of us in our day. Thank you for your partnership and friendship!!
Love,
The Campbells
No one said parenting would be easy and it can definitely be tiring work at times for Mike and me, but we trust that God has not given us more than we can handle and are choosing to believe that He will guide us through the challenging moments. We pray our actions would ultimately glorify Him and lead our son in a way that he will one day seek to know Jesus as his personal Savior. If you are looking for a specific way to pray for us this Fall it would be that Mike and I remain calm in challenging situations and exhibit patience and understanding with Ryan. Also, that Ryan would make good choices and choose to be obedient. Prayers that we continue to keep up our daily prayer and Bible study time would be great as well because we know it makes a difference for both of us in our day. Thank you for your partnership and friendship!!
Love,
The Campbells
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