Milestones

Not long ago, we were struck with the realization that Joe Sung Min is almost three years old. THREE.  Two and a half is long gone... two and three-quarters (who really says that anyway) is a thing of the past.  In less than two weeks, we will (hopefully) be out of the terrible twos and into the terrific threes.

At first it seemed hard to believe that little man was going to be three ... but then the more we thought about it, the more we realized he has really made some big strides in recent weeks.  While they may not seem like much to some, they are pretty significant for him:

• Making a seamless transition from the high chair to the booster seat (He loves being right up to the table next to his nuna)
• Switching from a sippy cup to a big boy cup (with relatively few accidents ... so far)
• Moving out of the screeching faze. *Phew*
• Singing entire songs (usually Zip-a-dee Doo-Dah or Jingle Bells) at once - stringing so many words together is an amazing feat for him
• Knowing all the letters of alphabet and their sounds (in addition to shapes, colors and numbers)
• Learning how to ride (not just push) a scooter
• Staying dry two nights AND two days in a row (and having a few days of using just ONE pull-up and pair of underwear.)

We still have a ways to go on potty training and his speech (he talks non-stop - and quite clearly - but doesn't usually say a sentence of more than three words.  He is a remarkable little guy - happy, silly, sweet, inquisitive, headstrong and affectionate.

We're so proud of how far he has come in the past two years (and months!) and look forward to what lies ahead.  One thing is for certain - he is going to keep us smiling (and on our toes.)

See for yourself:

Having fun pushing the scooter

 A successful ride!

Little goofball saying, "Cheese, Smile!"

I call this his "Tarzan" look

Peek-a-boo (still chillin' in the crib)

Just a little snacking/singing on the potty...

We're still working on stair climbing. :)