2 years old

My sweet Patrick, you are a big boy of 2 years old! I watch you sleeping (such a cliche but the most perfect way to end the day) and your tall body fills the crib. You sleep like I do, on your tummy with your arms above your head or holding one of your stuffed animals. The current favorites are the walrus from Daddy and the husky puppy from Mimi Cindy. And as I go to sleep at night, I know that you'll be calling for us around 5:30am, your constant wake up time. No matter when you nap or go to bed, winter or summer, that's the time. We hear you shouting in the morning. "Ab ah Dada! Mama!" At least, that's what it sounds like, you still aren't the best talker yet. You'll be standing up with a big smile for us as we get you and bring you back to bed for a little cuddle time before you insist on going downstairs. And the day has begun.


We had a wonderful, simple birthday for you. I'm afraid your Mommy and Daddy wimped out, just the tiniest bit. We haven't had a party yet. But we will...we think. But your day was perfect. Both of us were home for the weekend. The morning started off simple. Farmers' Market. The playground. A walk with the dogs. During your nap the house got decorated with streamers and balloons. I made your cake. Not as fancy as what Grandma made you last year. This was just a simple sheet cake with frosting and sprinkles. But hey! It was all homemade!


I think the biggest hit was the balloons from the dollar store. Even your present didn't garner as much excitement. But you sure knew how to unwrap it! That must be in the kid gene, along with refusing all new foods but if it looks remotely like a cookie it's in.


We sang Happy Birthday, played with your new t-ball set, and then out to play at Fort Nisqually and the zoo. You are thinking very hard about your present here. We can tell because your tongue is sticking out.


Mommy is loving 2 years old. You are playful and fun, (mostly) cooperative, learning tons of new games, can mimic when you want to, and you are pretty good at playing independently. You give lots of hugs and kisses. You go down for naps and bed like a dream, and you still take 2-3 hour naps. Mommy really loves that. Everyday you want to go to the zoo. It's one of the few words that you say on a regular basis. You still have lots of those baby words that you understand perfectly, but we don't have a clue. Sorry about that.


It's all just so fast. I hope I can keep up with you, my wonderful little boy. You are my life and my world, my joy and my greatest blessing. We love you so much.

Love
Mommy