At 22 months old, Parker is soo close to turning two now. I actually keep forgetting quite how close it actually is though. Putting off present buying and birthday planning, as he's still my little baby right? But with his birthday now just 8 weeks away (it sounds so little when put like that doesn't it?), we really need to get a move on!

This month has definitely been the month of the terrible twos and tantrums. If he doesn't get his own way he lets you know about it. Throwing himself on the floor in protest. Screaming. Shouting. If he really means it he'll throw things across the room. Last week he wanted to go on a bus so badly he threw himself on the floor in a grump. And when he didn't think I was looking he got up, looked at me and giggled, and ran in the opposite direction. Little poo.

It's SO hard to stay annoyed with him though. He's got the cheekiest little face and his giggles always set Jack and I off. I'm hoping as he gets older he'll calm down a bit and realise he isn't the boss.. but I know at the moment it's just wishful thinking.

His speech is still improving daily, and he's talking in sentences and having conversations more and more. His little voice is the cutest thing, which is a good thing really as he rarely stops talking! He still loves to sing too, and I'll often find him with an Anna or Elsa doll singing "Let it Go". 

This month Parker has loved going on an aeroplane, swimming on holiday and splashing in the sea, his new digger pyjamas (he cries when they go in the wash!), going out on his scooter, and spending lots of time with family.

This month Parker has hated not getting his own way, getting his first sickness bug (so did mummy and daddy!), loud and scary noises and teething brushing. He's also not been much of a fan of listening and doing as he's told. But I'm hoping that's just a phase!

Indiana's 22 Month Update

Sometimes I think about stopping these updates as not much changes now she's bigger. Then I think how much I'll love looking back of these when she's older, so I'm determined to carry on until she's 2! Indie turned 22 months today (26th September), and she's now around 26lb - not 100% accurate as she didn't want to stand on the scales at the health clinic haha. She's just starting to wear a few 18-24 month items of clothing, but she's still very petite (some 9-12 month clothes still fit!).

Eating wise she's still going through a fussy phase. She adores breakfast and will without fail eat everything she's given, sometimes having more. Her favourite at the moment is cheerios, always with a side of fruit - preferably a 'narna'. Lunch is hit and miss; she eats everything apart from the sandwich/wrap/roll which is a bit annoying. Dinner is the hardest meal.

We've had a lot end up on the floor recently, including things she used to love! We've had slight improvement these last few weeks (she's actually eaten peas and sweetcorn, and pasta willingly!), but it's still pretty frustrating, especially considering she used to eat absolutely anything.



Sleep has been SO much better since the nights/mornings have got darker. Now instead of waking at 5am for milk she's sleeping in until gone 6/7, and we've even had a couple of 8am lie-ins! She's still having a morning nap between 10 and 12 which is an absolute god-send; especially with having Parker. She definitely needs this nap still, so until she wants to drop it, it's staying.

She's been looking and acting even more grown up recently. She chats away to you constantly and is interested in everything. She's started noticing planes the past few weeks and now every time one flies over we have to watch it and say goodbye haha. She still loves to colour and paint, build towers, read books, role play with her stuffed toys and baby, and most importantly keep an eye on her baby brother!

Indie has picked up even more words this month, and it's getting pretty hard to keep up with how many she now knows. She asks for breakfast and uses the word for all meals haha, of course she knows the word snack too! New words this month include: Gemma, Laura, Joe, Rabbit, Zebra, "go away", "stop it", breakfast, colour, plate, and loads more! She refers to herself as 'you' and points to herself - we've tried to make a habit of pointing herself out in pictures and saying Indiana now instead haha. I love having conversations with her now, she's got such a cheeky personality and it really shines.

She's now been a big sister for 2 months, and she still absolutely loves it - she's not bored of him yet haha. She is still obsessed with Parker and constantly gives him kisses and cuddles. She's still loving nursery too and has just started Jo Jingles during her Friday mornings; it's In The Night Garden themed at the moment, so you can imagine she LOVES it!