Two and Three Quarters

Owen is a hoot! He's suddenly also VERY independent - "No, I can do it!" He's dressing himself, undressing himself, getting his own water, brushing his own teeth, reading his own stories, calling his own shots. Although very much a younger brother, adoring and learning from and forever pleasing Collin, he's coming into his own and taking a stand outside of that box. It's suddenly, "I don't want to." or "Let's do it MY way." or "MY turn first!" (And interesting, Collin is so enthused by Owen's new growth and accomplishments, he supports Owen's independence and is more than willing to meet Owen half way ~ most of the time.) Owen is learning his colors, counting to 20 (often missing only one or two numbers), and learning his letters. His favorite letter: O of course! It's a wonderful letter because it's a zero, a circle, and an O!

Art by O

Almost every picture Owen has drawn in the lst two months has features a spider with innumerable legs!

Owen loves to make others laugh, especially his sister. He'll do something, then get down on his hands and knees in front of her and ask: "Was that funny?" or "Did you like that?" He is also teaching her to wrestle. He'll gentle get on all fours over her and proclaim: "I tackled ya!" Then laugh, roll over and lay flat on the ground next to her and coach: "Now you get me!"

Owen is officially potty-training and went poo in the potty for the first time Sunday night - the moment we'd been waiting for! Yeah, Owen!! We're taking the diapers off this weekend and hoping for all undies by Monday!

Jump Around Brothers

Owen is the only 2 year old I've ever met who can dribble a basketball and make a basket 50% of the time. He loves all sports and practices at every opportunity. He started soccer this season, and runs out onto the court with such energy, it's moving! He runs full force, his hair bouncing and flying from side to side. Although he's the littlest and youngest on the field (because we fudged a bit - you're supposed to be 3 or 4 yrs), he makes up for size and age in confidence, skill, and joy. He loves every minute! And he scored a goal the very first game!

Owen and Collin's First Soccer Game of the Season (Owen has the ball - that's Collin right in front of him.)