Dayton Turns 2

Happy Birthday to You!

I was sitting here thinking that December is more than half way through and I still have not posted Dayton's Birthday blog. Dayton turned two on November 28. He passed his well baby check with flying colors, although, still not on the charts. He weight 21 pounds and 8 ounces. Abagail and Dayton are two of my children that I actually remember what their weight was past a year old. I remember that I was worried about Abagail when I heard that she was only 18 pounds at 18 months. Those of you who have seen her lately would know that her weight is no longer a concern...I'm hoping that this is the same outcome for Dayton.

Having a boy has been very rewarding and much different than having girls. Dayton is so loveable and likes to be around Mom. His favorite thing to do with Mom is empty the dishwasher and help put away the dishes. He also likes to join in when I'm mixing cooking items at the counter.

I notice the terrible two's creeping in more and more as he wines, says, "NO!" asks, "Why?" or responds with "...cause." He loves stories and listens during Daycare learning time. I'm not sure if it's a coincidence or if Dayton is actually learning, but when I ask the kids the letter sounds, sometimes Dayton shouts the sound before the other kids do. Dayton loves to participate in Daycare crafts and worksheets.

Dayton wants to rough house with Daddy more and more and likes to be around Dad when he's using power tools. The part that amazes me the most is how different boys are from girls. Dayton makes sounds with his food while eating, his toys are often growling or fighting, and he loves to build. These are not things I have seen my girls do.

Being a boy with three sisters may have some disadvantages. Dayton has learned that it's o.k. for a boy to carry around a purse, lipstick is o.k. to wear, and a doll or barbie is a must have item. It cracks me up to watch him play with these things. We went to the store to look for Christmas ideas and Dayton was more inclined to point out the Littlest Pet Shops and the My Little Ponies then he was to point out the "Boys toys." (Hopefully his brother will be able to teach him the ropes when he comes along.)

It was really cute. The other night we were eating frosted cookies and after finishing we asked Dayton to wipe his mouth. He stuck the paper towel in his mouth and was trying to clean out the inside instead of wiping off the outside were the real problem was. Lately if Dayton has nothing to say or the house is quiet he will sing, "We will, we will, rock you!" I'm sure you have all seen the clip! Dayton is a tease. I f you ask him to come up the stairs, he does so, one stair at a time, taking as long as he can to get to the top. (A Bradbury trait, I think!)

We hope Dayton had a very Happy 2nd Birthday! We love him very much.

Thank you to all the family who came to celebrate.

P.s. Dayton (as well as the rest of the Elwood's) would like to wish cousin Brigham a very Happy 2nd Birthday!