Birthdays are a big deal in our family. Not only do we prolong it by always celebrating the "birthday weekend" but the actual birthDAY is pretty much....whatever you want, you get. Of course, with a 2 year old there have to be a few exceptions but pretty much, we've made the day all about him and he's loving it :).
We started the celebration last weekend at the lakehouse where we celebrated Carter's and Hudson's bday with Caleb's side of the family. He loved everyone singing "happy birthday" and said "more! more!". He also has now found a big interest in opening presents! Grandpa came in last Thursday night and then GrandmaJo came in Friday so he was pretty much spoiled rotten--put the carseat in the convertible (in the backseat of course)so he went cruising in style, went to the park, NorthPark train exhibit, and LOTS o attention. On Saturday we had a fun truck themed party for him with his favorite foods, favorite things, and lots of favorite people. He had an absolute BLAST, and I have to say--I actually had a lot of fun myself! Today he woke up to Caleb and I singing happy birthday and walked out of his decorated door. He got a cozy coupe car from us and LOVES it. Caleb took the morning off so we went for a big breakfast of pancakes then went to "gymnastics"--one of his very favorite places to jump, climb, run, and be crazy. We came home, had lunch, and then Mama caved--since it was his birthday, he wanted to be rocked and sung to and I indulged him until he fell asleep on my chest. I loved it. Such a sweet time to rock my baby boy, reminisce on the year,thank God for the blessing of being his mama, and pray over my sweet son, knowing God has big plans for his life. Tonight he's getting his favorite dinner of "chick chick roll" and will of course get it with a candle on the special day plate. What a day!
Dear Carter Boy,
You are TWO! This year you've really transformed from a baby to a toddler. You are a very active little boy and go and go while you're awake, but you also enjoy your sleep and don't really fight being put in bed. You love trucks, choo choo trains, vacuums, and anything that makes a loud noise. You love to eat and will pretty much eat anything if you can "dip" it--including green beans in ketchup! You have such a sweet spirit and do not like it when other children are crying or upset. When you get overstimulated, hurt, tired, or upset you put your left 2 fingers in your mouth and search for your chin cha. As soon as it is in your arms, you bring it to your face, and all is better. You love songs and love when people sing to you and rock you in your rocking chair. You also love to read books but on your terms--most of the time, you flip the pages and we label the things we see. You are becoming quite the talker and will now typically speak in 3 word phrases...in a constant "stream of consciousness" as Daddy calls it. You love your family and constantly ask where people are. You need people and things in their places to make sense of your little world. Of course you do throw a good tantrum when you don't get your way--most of the time they're pretty short and you can be redirected, but sometimes you go all out and put yourself in "time out" by the front door to calm down. I am so proud to be your Mama and have such a fun time watching as you explore and discover your world. I look forward to seeing you as a big brother--and seeing all that God has in store for you in this 3rd year of life!
Love to you the moon and back my Carter Bug,
Mama
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| Birthday party! Cake table--of note, he LOVES the little bottled waters and asks for them constantly. So, of course we had to have them for his party! |
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| More food! Chick Fil A nuggets are another favorite--with truck toothpicks? Carter LOVED it, calling it "truck chick chick" |
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| We had little construction hats and as soon as we told him it was time for his party he said "hat? hat? " and wore it a lot of the party! Ha! |
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| Eating his food. Unfortunately, the cake pics are taking forever to download but let's just say the boy loved his cake this year and got to sit at this little table with friends! |
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| Opening presents with MiMi after the party |
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| Balloons are another favorite! Papa Burl made him this amazing chair he's sitting in...unfortunately, you can't see the detail but it will be treasured and passed down for sure! |
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| Birthday boy on his birthday! Walking out of his room---we all kept taking turns walking through the streamers! |
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| Mickey mouse pancake breakfast with Mommy and Daddy! He was supposed to be showing his 2 fingers, but it looks like Caleb is one of those Asian tourists :) |
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| Gymnastics! |
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| And here he is worn out from all the fun...after Mama rocked him to sleep :) |
