Found this pic on my iPhone

While looking through the camera roll on my iPhone, I discovered this photo of Cruz and me zonked out on the couch. It was taken by my hubby. I had no idea. LOL! Too cute.

My Little Geek

It's official. Cruz has taken over my digital life! As proud as I am that he is following in my geeky foot steps, he always wants to use my iMac or my iPhone. At only 2 years old, I am amazed at how well he knows his way around the iPhone, and so it was no surprise that he quickly was clicking away on a computer.

I set up a limited user account for him on my iMac so I don't have to worry about him deleting anything important or looking at some website he shouldn't be on. When he plays games on my iPhone, I have to watch him a little more closely because he has called people and sent emails before. My mom really thought it was sweet when Cruz called her all by himself.

I know it might sound a little crazy, but we're getting Cruz an iPod Touch for his 3rd birthday next month. Finally, he will have his own electronic device to play games on, and I can reclaim my digital life.

Pushing

Yes pushing. Cruz is pushing. I was told by the daycare teacher that Cruz is pushing there. I've seen him push at Gymboree and at the playground. He pushes, pushes, pushes. I know he learned it from someone. I don't want to blame others, but everything kids do at 2 years old is learned some where.

I talk to him. I tell him "Don't push your friends. Hug you friends." It doesn't help. It's so frustrating. Plus, Cruz is a big boy, and has a lot more strength than most kids his age. I would never want him to hurt another kid.

I really hope this phase will pass soon!

The Articulate Child

Last Sunday we Cruz had a playdate at the park. After we got home from a enjoyable day out, my husband tells me Cruz's friend is much more articulate than Cruz and she is much easier to understand. Both kids are the same age. Exactly the same age to be more precise as they share the same birthday. He's right, Cruz's friend speaks beautifully. However, I always thought 2 years old were hard to understand even before I had children. I always figured that the parents have an easier time understanding their own children, as is the case here. For the most part I understand him perfectly. Yet, my husband thinks we need to work with Cruz in order to improve how well he speaks.

This isn't the first time someone has made a comment about Cruz's speaking ability. I recently has a BBQ and a co-worker of mine later told me that he couldn't understand Cruz very well. I didn't really let the comment bother me much since my co-worker is not a parent. But my own husband, being Cruz's father, making such a comment does concern me.

I suppose it wouldn't hurt to work with him some to make sure he is speaking clearly. I'm assumed his speech was normal and well get better as he gets older. Cruz is such a bright child, and he excels in so many ways. He talks all the time, but I'm not sure how much I should really be concerned about how well he's understood by others at this age.