Lawson is 2 1/2

Lawson you are a true middle child.  You have the older brother that pretty much tells you what to do all day every day and then the younger sister that you have just embraced and become such a protector of.  I'm sure you are just waiting for the opportunity to boss her around though.

We like to refer to you as our little bull dog, but such a cute one.  You are a tough little boy that has the mean mug scowl on frequently.  You like your comfort zone and sometimes it takes you a little while to warm up to different situations.  You are not afraid to let people know when you are unhappy or something isn't right.  It usually comes out in a loud order of what you need.

Even with your bull dog nickname though you have such a sweet side to you as well.  Your laugh is such a great sound that just rolls out.  The best is to pin you down and tickle that round tummy of yours.  Your body just freezes up and you giggle like crazy.  When we stop, you lay there waiting for more.  (I absolutely hate being tickled, but love to watch you squirm.)  You have the sweetest smile.  It lights up your whole face with your eyes squinting shut.

Other little facts:

• You are very good at saying "thank you" and getting better with "please"
• Praying is also something you have started to really participate in.  You used to fold your hands with us, but now are trying to say the words and always remind us at dinner.  We have to start over for you if you aren't ready when we start.
• You are a good sleeper, but do have freak outs every now and then in the middle of the night.  You usually just yell for Mommy to come sleep with you.  I law down for a minute or so and then you are good.
• You are very particular on things right now.  You must have your Mickey cup at all times.  The chosen toy rotates more frequently, but whatever it is goes everywhere with you.
• You LOVE Ninja Turtles and want to play it all the time.  You assign everyone characters and get us our headbands and weapons.  You get quite upset if Luke doesn't want to play.  You also like to play dinosaurs and Paw Patrol.
• Speaking of Luke, you two are so much fun to watch together.  You play everything together and just follow him around like his shadow.
• Your favorite things to watch are "Mickey Mouse Club House", "Jake and the Never Land Pirates", and any Disney movie.
• You like to be one of the big boys and don't like being told you are too small/young to do something.
• At bedtime you ask for "one more minute" every night.

• You like to read books.  Once we start on one though, I think you would listen to books all night.
• Eating is one of your favorite things to do.  You aren't very picky and usually ask for seconds.
• You still wear diapers, but will go the bathroom on the toilet if we put you there.  You just aren't into telling us you need to go.  You actually get upset when we need to change your diaper.  I am planning on potty training this summer when I am home.
• You love tackling and wrestling with Daddy.  You never back down.
• So far you have been our injury prone child **see above**  You always have a bump, bruise, or scratch somewhere.
• Biting your nails is a bad habit.  You even pick at your cuticles.
• You have gotten much better at smiling for pictures and like to see it after.
• You have become more interested in learning recently.  You do pretty good with colors and can count to eleven.  You can name animals and do their sounds.
• You are a bit of a Momma's boy right now (I am completely fine with that)

Lawson you are our spunky little man.  You have such a big heart with the sweetest smile.  Your personality is so unique, and we wouldn't change it one bit.  Mommy and Daddy love you so much and can't wait to see what you will surprise us with next.