Today is your second birthday and what a day it has been! I had to wake you up because we were going to the park with some friends, but you didn't mind too much. That is not the norm; usually you are very content to sleep until 9AM and you prefer to be the one to wake yourself up (otherwise, you become very cranky). You started the morning off saying 'birt-dee', so I think you knew today was a special day even though we celebrated a few nights ago. We called Daddy to say 'good morning' while you happily ate your Kix, which is a new thing. In the last two months you have become so grown up that you no longer like to eat oatmeal: you prefer 'real' cereal in a bowl with milk and a spoon. During our drive to the park you pointed out and named everything you saw: fire truck, car, bridge, bus, digger-scraper, police car, tree, choo-choo, gas (station). And when we went under the bridge, you said, "UH-DER BRIDD-AH", and threw your hands in the air like I taught you. The smile you get on your face when we share an inside joke warms my heart every time. While at the park you reached for my hand several times while maneuvering the steps. This is unusual also because you are so very independent and usually do not like to accept help unless you are the one initiating the request. When you sat on the train at the park you patted the seat next to you, nodded and said, "Mommy?" I love how much you love me.
And last night when you said your prayers with Daddy before bed, you showed off your latest skill: thanking God for the people in your life. Daddy says the prayer with you, leaving out a few words for you to fill in, and then he says, "Thank you for...." and you insert the first name that pops into your head. Last night you thanked God for Mommy, Cooper, Gappa Jib, Baby, Cooper, Gappa Jib, Cappy, Daddy, and Gappa Jib.
All in all, this last year has been a very big one for you. You started to walk, you started to sign, and then talk, you started to eat with a spoon and fork, you became a big brother, you learned how to hit and catch and kick the ball, you moved to a new house, and now you're about to start 'school' in a few weeks. You continue to amaze Mommy and Daddy with your memory and recall skills, and your vocabulary expands daily now. We love you "so much"!!
4 comments:
Happy Birthday Eli!!
Happy Birthday Eli! You are a handsome young boy! We hope you have many, many more to come!
Happy birthday, Eli! My, what a difference a year makes!!
Happy Belated Birthday Eli!!! You are growing into such a handsome little boy!
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