Jessica Dudley - 2 years old!

I looked back and last year I did the triplet's individual posts in birth order, so this year I am going in reverse and that means Jess goes first! They all have their 2 year checkup on Tuesday Oct 27th so I will have the latest stats then but until then -

Jess is just such a great little lady! She has learned soo much this year. She has kept her nickname - Diva and never forgets to let her brothers know who is boss. Her meltdowns are stuff legends are made of! She has definitely entered "the terrible twos"! LOL!

Jessica is still very tiny. She just broke 20 pounds last week! That puts her at the 0% mark on the weight charts. We have seen a specialist, but there seems to be no real problem. She is just going to be our pint size princess! She is the neatest eater and uses her forks and spoons the best. She never eats lots however and we are constantly trying to get calories into her. The specialist seemed to think that is her main issue - not enough intake for how busy and active she is.

Jessica's speech has really blossomed the last few months and she is by far the best talker of the trio. She has many words, but her two favorite phrases lately are : I done and I do it.

She has become little miss independent and does not want help with anything! That includes getting dressed - socks and shoes included, and also stuff like buckling her seatbelt. She hates it when we are rushed and have to help her get it done faster.

She has recently started going potty and after the birthday excitement winds down, I think we may start to officially train her! I was in no hurry, but she is showing signs of readiness and I don't want to miss the opportunity.

She loves to color and read books and bother her brothers. She can be very gentle at times, especially with her baby doll. She sleeps with the doll and her silkie and they pretty much goes everywhere she does. She also has a tough side and can fight her brothers if she wants something they have.

She has her daddy wrapped around her tiny finger - and he would not have it any other way!

I am sure I am forgetting lots, but these were the main things over the past year that stick out in my mind. Tomorrrow is Logan's post but for now I want to close with lots of pics taken throughout the year! Enjoy!