Over the last several months Aiden has changed so much! He no longer uses a pacifer, sleeps in a toddler bed and is toilet training... I feel as though this happened all at once and I was completely overwhelmed with different emotions. I am proud to say it only took 1 night of crying to discontinue the infamous "binkie". However, it is a night that we will never forget. Since the last entry we have celebrated Easter as well as Aiden's 2nd birthday. He was able to find the Easter eggs that we hid around the house with some prompting of course. I wish all of you could see the smile on his face everytime he found one. Aiden enjoys running around outside, terrorizing the cats, riding his bike and car, throwing the ball around, blowing bubbles, playing his recorder, playing with his 1 million trains, playing hide and seek and his favorite thing of all is to sing!

Since the last entry Aiden has been helping out in the house a lot. One day I was trying to vacum and he grabbed it when I put it down for a moment and cleaned the entire dining room. He also enjoys hiding in our cabinets while playing hide and seek. Aiden has also begun to potty train. How exciting is that. He will do anything for a Jello pudding pop. I sometimes feel as though I am training a dog.

Aiden has been going on some fun playdates lately. One of his favorite places is the Discovery Stop in Londonderry. It's a hands on learning environment. There's also a place in Portsmouth of course I forget the name, but it is just as fun.

Like Father, Like Son

Well the three of us just returned home from a wrestling meet. No, Aiden did not wrestle. He is however dressed to take anyone down in his XXXS wrestling attire. I think this makes his dad rather happy...

Believe it or not people are always asking what Aiden wants or needs. So I came up with a list of toys that could be an option. (All from Target). If you are interested in getting him clothes we are buying sizes 24 month or 2T for him at this time. He has more than enough 18 month.

1. VTECH Bob the Builder Laptop $24.99
2. 100 Foam Building Blocks $19.99
3. Marble Run $19.99
4. Schleich Dino Set $22.99
5. Prism Voit Set of 6 Balls $17.84
6. Sand & Surf Water Table $79.99
7. Franklin Hopping Ball $8.49
8. Little Tree Rescue Train 70 Pc. Set $19.99
9. Who Lives Where Game $17.99
10. Step 2 Play Food $24.99
11. Little Tree Side Bin Train Table $79.99
12. Aquadoodle Bath & Color $19.99
13. Doodlepro Dino $14.99
14. Rocket USA Bozo Bop Bag $14.99
15. Play Dough Creativity Center $24.99

Here are some pictures that I forgot last time, but I think that others will truly appreciate!

As you can see we take things rather seriously around here!

Currently he enjoys eating pears, grapes and "nana's"-sorry Carole. He does not like most veggies, however he enjoys an old fashioned fist full of dip. Otherwise he tends to eat what we're having.

He knows where his head, eyes, nose, teeth, belly and feet are. His favorite word right now is "no". He enjoys saying no when I ask him something, laughs and runs in the opposite direction. As I am writng this it sounds rather funny, but believe me it gets irritating quickly:)

Aiden sucessfully survived the holiday season with ease. He has been playing outside in the snow a lot. He enjoys sledding and making a snowman and knocking it down. During one snow day the three of us decided to make and decorate Christmas cookies. I think Aiden ate more frosting than he actually put on the cookies. Don't worry we did not give those cookies to anyone, so all of you are safe! He absolutely loved the Christmas tree ornaments located on the bottom of the tree. I woke him up one morning and he was still holding onto one. I don't know how he snuck that to bed the night before. The little stinker!

So here we are, it's officially Fall 2007. Aiden started school and has made many new friends. He loves it. He paints, dances, sings, plays and goes for walks with his friends.

At home he continues to terrorize the cats and pull the toilet paper from the roll. If we leave him for 30 seconds and come back the entire roll is all over the place including on himself. It's sort of funny.

Over the past few weekends we have done many fun things together. We went to Hampton Beach, made cookies-he licked his first wooden spoon and we went to Chuck E Cheese. What exciting lives we now live!! But more importantly, Aiden has already made it known that he likes wrestling!!!

Last week Aiden finally hit the 20 lb. mark and we were able to turn his carseat around. He enjoys chucking toys at us while driving and stiil manages to laugh at the same time...

End of Summer 07'

Well unfortunately Summer is winding down, sad but true. Aiden still keeps busy though talking on his cell phone with family and friends. He must be over his minutes by now! We went to Pawtuckaway where he loves to let loose. He enjoys playing in the sand and destroying other people's castles, walking on the hiking trails with a walking stick and of course playing in the water.

During rainy days he nestles up on the couch to watch his favorite TV program Backyardagains, 64 Zoo Lane and Wonder Pets all on Noggin. Currently he continues to be a picky eater, but if he likes something lookout. He officially ate an entire hot dog the other day. What a pig! He also enjoys green beans and corn on the cob.

Before bed he brushes his teeth with his new Thomas the Train toothbrush that plays music. He giggles the entire time and cannot brush long enough. Next time I write he will have probably started daycare again.