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Your two year old can be described in one word-busy! She is always on the go and has a great sense of confidence in what she can do. Prevent injuries by not allowing your child to play where there are sharp edges or corners, not allowing her to climb onto tall, unsafe structures, put shoes on your child when she goes outdoors and always keep the doors closed to rooms that are unsafe. If you have a pool or hottub in your yard, remember to keep a locked fence around the water at all times.

Your child now has sense of who he is as a person. He knows he has a name and he knows what he likes and dislikes. Although he knows he has a name and can answer when his name is called, he may not be able to tell you his name quite yet. Encourage your child to learn what his first and last name is by playing games and reiterating his name. You can make up songs that include your child's first and last name and ask who he is in photographs.

Two year olds love to `help` around the house, in the grocery store and wherever else you give them the chance to do so. Allowing your child to help you will give him a great sense of accomplishment and self-worth. Let your child get things for you. Tell him what you would like for him to get in clear sentences and he will go look for it. Be patient and understand that your two year old is not capable of doing things the way you do. If your child accidentally drops the box of cereal while pouring it into the bowl, simply say, `It is okay, let's pick the cereal up` rather than, `You are always making messes, I knew this would happen.`

Language and vocabulary are important parts of development. You can help your child build a strong vocabulary by talking to her and explaining when she asks questions, reading stories, reciting nursery rhymes and singing songs throughout the day, every day. When you go on a walk, take a bag and collect a various assortment of nature items. When you get home, talk about the texture, color, shape and smell of the item. Explain things in detail and describe what you see. She will pick up on colors, shapes, sizes and other descriptive words from this simple activity.

Developmental Milestones - 26 Months Old

Physical

• Can balance on one foot for a second or two
• Can take lids off of jars
• Enjoys being outside
• Likes to run

Intellectual

• Gets into things and makes messes
• Learning what front, back, under, side, top, bottom, etc.. are
• Uses plurals when speaking-dogs, cups, etc.
• Likes to imitate what you say
• Understands today but not yesterday
• Can sort silverware and other simple objects
• Tries to count objects

Emotional

• Talks mostly to other adults, not so much children
• More willing to be separated from parents
• Wants to do things on his own
• Enjoys receiving praise
• Likes routines and schedules

Age Appropriate Toys

• Sorting toys
• Counting toys
• Shape sorters
• Ride on toys
• Dolls and stuffed animals
• Puzzles
• Games
• Books
• Balls
• Sand and water toys
• Pretend play sets
• Music and songs
• Paint, crayons and other simple art supplies

Comments:

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anon - Tuesday, 29 Sep
that would be so scary! and I 'have' to get the flu shots because J has crohns and if he got it...it could be potentially life threatening and I'd prefer if i'm going to threaten his life that he deserve it ;) Plus, we get them free thru work most years, except this one, I already got mine at the dr.

cait - Tuesday, 29 Sep
I didn't do the flu shot last year...I don't know if I should this year. I have never had it and knock on wood never get really sick. And aside from the allergies both kids have never been really sick just one time each..I think! Nita- I would help you out but would have to get rid of Jason so I can't...I hope it all works out for you. Cass- I hate the confusion with day and night...

cait - Tuesday, 29 Sep
My friends 4 month old baby has the swine flu she is so scared and freaked out. Please if you could keep baby Kaylee in your thoughts and prayers!!!

anon - Tuesday, 29 Sep
Nita, does your vet maybe know someone who can foster them?

anon - Tuesday, 29 Sep
Spennys gettin his flu shot at E's two week appt, its the 'mist' one? I wish E wasn't confused with night and day.

amyeliz - Tuesday, 29 Sep
Tab, Ryleigh and Carson both got flu shots at the pediatricians this past Saturday. I wanted to get them asap.

annas-momma - Tuesday, 29 Sep
....do any of you guys want my kitties???????

tabatha - Tuesday, 29 Sep
speaking of people, keiths sis called him and wants to come back here starting tomorrow. she says she's well. my concern is that a few days ago, when keith was talking to his dad, he said his mom was starting to get sick. not sure its the swine flu, she's the only one of them that hasn't had it, so probably..wouldn't his sis still be carring it if she was around it? know what i mean. i just don't want these kids, myself, or keith to get that shit! are you all getting your kids the flu vaccines? is it too soon? i was gonna wait till A's 1 yr appointment, but i'm thinking maybe sooner?

tabatha - Tuesday, 29 Sep
nita-that's crazy..wonder why the sudden change? hmmmm. sorry you are having to go through all this mess. bless y'alls hearts. i hope it works out for you soon! poop on people!

anon - Tuesday, 29 Sep
Nita, that sucks!! espeically since brandon doesn't have to move rooms! Will he be traveling a lot now? I can't remember what those terms were. And poor kitties, I hope you find them homes. Nothing new to report here except I'm still an E cup even after pumping...and i can pump out between 6-8 oz in ten minutes before feeding, feed him, and still be streaming milk. I'm like a friggen cow! lol

amyeliz - Tuesday, 29 Sep
oh nita, that totally blows. I hope the arrangements change again in you favor! you sure are getting the short end of the stick...so sorry.

jaydens-mommy - Tuesday, 29 Sep
Sorry Nita- Hugs to you.. you seem to have the worst luck. i hope things get better for you!

Nickiesue - Tuesday, 29 Sep
Nita, I am sorry. :( Sounds confusing. And I also don't know why you and Brandon won't be able to stay in a room together, especially if he gets to stay in one room and not have to move. ???? I'm confused. Maybe y'all will have to get there and figure it out.

ady-and-maylies-momma - Tuesday, 29 Sep
Oh Nita...I'm SOOOOOO sorry. You just keep getting screwed over. I feel so bad for you. I can't tell you from jack why they did that. But it's a bunch of BS. I hope that things get worked out and new plans get made again...because it sounds like these new plans are a big bucket full of fail. ((hugs)) keep you head up...it'll work out.

annas-momma - Tuesday, 29 Sep
So my day was shot before 9am. I got on the computer and my mom was signed on AIM from work and sent me a message telling me that they have decided a new sleeping arrangement where Anna and I would share a twin bed in one of my step sister's room and Brandon would sleep in the other step sister's room. However, since one of the girls is away at college and 18, she doesn't stay over anymore. So Brandon would be in that room and get to stay there. Anna and I, however, would have to switch every other weekend from sleeping in the bedroom to sleeping in the basement? I'm so confused... we had a perfect plan worked out where everyone was happy and now they are dicking us around. And why don't Brandon and I get to share a room in this situation?! Not that we would fit on one of the twin beds... yikes. But we were going to get the spare room and put our bed in there. Man... we had a PLAN!! Why are they going around and messing it up!?! Grr... I'm frustrated today. And don't even get me started about the cats...

nikkig07 - Monday, 28 Sep
good for you!! i think it'll be better in the long run! these things happen for a reason! :) hope you find somewhere for your kitties!!!!

annas-momma - Monday, 28 Sep
First there was the 5K that they wouldn't budge on. Then they kept flip-flopping on if we could keep the cats or not... they just could not decide and kept asking questions about the cats. Finally they said we could ONLY sign a 6 month lease, not a year. So we gave them the big FU and decided to stay with my mom for a while until we get a down payment together to buy a place.

nikkig07 - Monday, 28 Sep
so i'm out of the loop! nita- you're going to end up staying with you mom? i think that will be great for you guys. although, you may not think so...it's never fun moving back home, but it definitely has its perks. so i'm guess that the rental house fell through? what happened there?

amyeliz - Monday, 28 Sep
I just started carson on mostly finger foods. he is refusing baby food so I have just been offerring him whatever can be cut in little pieces. he is a good eater. pretty much will eat anything, grass, leaves, and lint included.

tabatha - Monday, 28 Sep
cara-yep, aiden will eat anything, but won't pick it up and stick the food in his mouth. i guess he will do it eventually, like he eventually got to where he could get back down from standing(thankthelord) should i just stop helping him? and by helping i actually mean giving in and feeding him myself..he just gets so mad and starts pounding the tray and doin' the grunts! he's like 'feed me, woman! now!'..i have literally stuck a chunk of food in his hand and tried to maneuver it up to his mouth and he stiffins his arm up and does the 'mad shakes'..holy hell..these two boys are kicking my arse and it seems i'm letting them! i need some effin strenght!!

claires-momma - Monday, 28 Sep
Tab, Roobles eats anything & everything. Food or non-food. I never had to worry about Claire sticking stuff in her mouth & with him its like, if I can pick it up, it goes in my mouth. Pretty much the only time he refuses food is if he's not feeling well. He is not a picky eater. If it can be cut in small enough chunks, he eats whatever we're having.

tabatha - Monday, 28 Sep
okay, i'm having this prob with big A..i swear, this child picks up anything and everything and it goes directly into his mouth! except for when he is in the highchair. he will pick up the food and play with it or throw it, but WILL NOT stick it in his mouth!! what on earth? i've tried showing him repeatedly, waiting till he is really hungry..i end up helping him and he nearly takes my finger off, so i know he wants to eat the food?! i know he should be able to eat finger foods himself..any advice? what are the you guys feeding baby #2 now? aiden will eat almost anything!

tabatha - Monday, 28 Sep
thanks, girls! i ordered it!..nita-i can't believe she said that to you..i do believe some people just have no freaking common courtesy, or like you said, maybe it was just plain ole stupidity! i hope you find someone nice that you know who will take the kitties :(

claires-momma - Monday, 28 Sep
Nita: SHUT THE EFF UP. I cannot believe she would say something like that. Sweet baby J that woman has no tact. I'd let it slide right off your back, though, because you're not going to have to see her again for a long, long time. I'm sorry you're having such a rough time finding someone to take the kitties. Tab: I think that cupcake set is friggin' adorable! I might have to get one for Claire b/c she'd go nuts over that! I have no clue how much Roo weighed at a month. I want to say he wasn't even close to 9lbs. He was so slow to gain weight. At 4mo, when I quit nursing him, he was barely 14lbs.

annas-momma - Monday, 28 Sep
We have one friend that we are going to see if they can take the cats. They already have one, and they have 2 dogs. They love pets. We actually had their cat, Freddie, for a year when they were living in an apartment that didn't allow pets. So in a way, I guess they owe us! lol

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