Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Ryan has started to sing and his rendition of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is slightly intelligible but ridiculously cute. Other precious things he's said lately:

• As he was helping make pancakes, he spilled Bisquick all over the counter and the chair he was standing on and promptly said, "it's snowing.
• Todd's family and my brother's family are big Jayhawk fans and have taught Ryan to love KU. In preparation for the KU v. MU game this weekend, I wore my Missouri sweatshirt and drew a tiger paw on the white board. Trying my best to get Ryan to say Tiger a couple times to offset all the Jayhawk references, I pointed to the white board and asked him what it was. That little stinker replied, "Blue's Clues."
• When Pop Pop told Ryan he had to use the restroom, Ryan took his hand and led him to the bathroom while announcing, "Pop Pop go potty like a big boy."

We're getting back into regular lake trips. At the end of February the Collins and Riggins were down, too so all our little boys had fun playing together. We tried to go bowling and the other boys did great but Ryan was having a hay day full of two-year-old tantrums that pushed daddy and me to the edge of our patience. At least he looked adorable in his little bowling shoes. That was redeeming. This last weekend we took the boat out! Pop Pop let Ryan drive as the fishing boat is the perfect size for him. He took the job very seriously and even discovered the throttle. We can't wait to return next weekend.

Ryan had his 24 month appointment and measured 35 3/4 inches tall and 29.5 pounds so basically he's 3 feet and 30 pounds. He's grown an inch and a half since the last visit but not gained any weight. He's starting to stretch out and also starting to exercise some independence. We love this stage and are having so much fun with our little guy. He keeps us on our toes and makes us laugh daily.

for the record, I was looking ahead watching the road

and was holding this up pointing it at the backseat:)