Garland Squared: 2 year stats

Drew and Anna Kate had their 2 year well visit today. It was at 9:30 which is a little early for us to have breakfast and get out the door dressed but we managed to do it. Not that Anna Kate and Drew tried to help me achieve this feat. They pretty much refused to eat breakfast, I got Anna Kate dressed first, then chased Drew around the living room three times (little booger is fast!) before finally wrangling him into his room to get dressed. While I was wrestling to get his clothes and shoes on, Anna Kate decided she needed a wardrobe change and proceeded to take her shoes off and start undressing herself. I fought with her to get her clothes back on her but she won the struggle over the shoes and wore her tennis shoes with her dress to the doctor's office. Aunt Ashley met us there to help me (believe me, it takes at least two sets of hands to make it through an appointment with both of them). I had to call her on the way to warn her of our unfortunate outfit choice so she could prepare herself for the embarrassment. I kid! But I think today was a little glimpse into our school morning future. They may end up with some pretty interesting ensembles once they realize that I do not have the time to argue with them! Now, onto the stats.....
Anna: Weight: 22lbs. 7oz.- 5%
          Length: 34 1/4" - 65%*
            Head: 50.1cm.- >97%**
Drew: Weight: 26lbs. 7oz.- 30%
             Length: 25 1/4"- 75%*
             Head: 52.8cm.- >97%**
*If the saying is true that if you double your height at age two that is how tall you will be as an adult, then Anna Kate will be 5'8" and Drew will be 5'10". I somehow can't see that Anna Kate will be that tall but we shall see. Drew's is believable, that is how tall his Daddy is.
**They can thank the Garlands for their big heads! John Clay, Uncle Aaron, and Papaw Hubert all have big melon heads!

Anna Kate, you are still a very sweet girl with a mighty temper. If something doesn't make you happy, you will let us know. You get pouty when you don't get your way and are known for the "side eye". It tears you up when your Daddy gets on to you. You like to read books, color, and mothering your baby dolls. You are very independent and want to dress yourself (you will spend 10-15 minutes trying to put your sandals on and will refuse help), snap yourself into your car seat, bathe yourself, and will even try to diaper yourself. Your new favorite saying is "I walk". You still love snacks and can always find room for them even if you just ate. Your favorite food is tomatoes and you like any kind of fruit. You also really like bread.You are a mama's girl. You love your shoes and like picking out your own clothes. You really like it when people tell you that you are pretty. You will just prance and strut around when we compliment you on something you are wearing. You get excited about going new places and you like to go outside. You are happy and giggly. We predict that you will be a pharmacist when you grow up because you really like medicine. You like climbing and flipping and swimming. You have no fear but you are cautious at the same time. You like to get on furniture and jump off onto the couch, etc... You also like jumping off the diving board at the pool. You like to dance and you like to "sing". You are still very petite although you recently had a big growth spurt and have gotten taller. You can still wear some 9-12 month size clothes. Most pants that are 12 months and up have to be taken up in the waist so they don't fall off of you (thank goodness for a DotDot that can sew!). You are a very good sleeper and will ask us to go "night night" when you are tired. You can be shy and clingy when we are in public and especially when you go to school. You are good at sharing, especially with your brother and usually will just find something else to play with if he takes something away from you. Also, if we give you a cookie, juice, etc... you always want to get one for Drew and will go give it to him. You are very motherly!

Drew, we say you are just happy to be here. You smile and laugh a lot. You have an evil sounding laugh when you are excited about something. You like reading books and will pick one out that is your favorite for a few weeks and then will move to another one. You don't like meat. You eat vegetables well and really like fruit. Tomatoes and blueberries are some of your favorites. You are a mama's boy. You like your trucks and cars and most things "boy". You have no fear. You climb on everything and really like to be chased. You observe and can pick up on things very quickly. You learned how to play golf by watching it on TV with your Grandaddy and you are actually quite good at it. You have figured out how to unlock doors, including the ones with the childproof locks on them. We predict that you may be an electrician (because you like to plug things in, turn them on, and see them work) or a janitor (you really like to sweep and vacuum) when you grow up. You aren't as good of a sleeper as your sister and are usually the first one to get up. You will stay up (happily) as long as we will let you even if it is way past your bed or nap time. You have had an easier time adjusting to school than your sister. You are sensitive. You can repeat almost anything you hear. You are inquisitive and want to be right in the middle of the action. You want to watch and "help" if there is any work going on. You like big trucks, tractors, mowers, and motorcycles and will talk about them any time you see one. You are not very good at sharing with your sister and do not like it when she plays with what you think are your toys. You are physically agile. You like climbing and have good balance. You wear clothes true to your size. You have big feet and hands. You like to take a bath and always splash even though you know you aren't supposed to. You can put on a show and are usually the entertainer of the crowd (if you aren't an electrician or janitor, you may be a politician). You blow big kisses with both hands and will do so at strangers as we are leaving stores or restaurants while yelling bye. You are a big flirt! You really, really like your sunglasses and would wear them at all times if we would let you. You are way cool!

You both are such a joy and are really good ~~babies~~ kids (it is going to take time for me to start calling them that!). You have your moments that you don't listen or are purposely defiant but usually,it is just because you are checking your boundaries. You personalities could not be more different yet you compliment each other so well!