Happy 2nd Birthday my sweet little Matthew

Happy Birthday Matthew

It is hard for me to get my mind around the fact that you turn 2 today. In some ways it seems like you have been a part of our family forever, I cannot imagine our lives without you. You bring joy to my life every single day and I consider you the best gift I have ever received. Your Dad and I thought we had life pretty good until you came along, little did we know that you were to be one of our greatest accomplishments.

I get tired of hearing from people to enjoy this time because it goes by so quickly, but they are so right. You are constantly evolving into a little independent person. A strong, independent little boy is slowly replacing my sweet baby. In my eyes you are not much bigger than you were the morning I met you but you become less of a baby every single day. My firstborn is well into toddler-hood and I know I will look away and you will be starting school, then going off to college. I do consciously try to savor even the smallest moments because I know in a few years you will not want to hang out with Mom as much as you do now.

I decided to give you a verbal snapshot of the boy I spend my time with……

• You are a very determined little man. You do not let much get in your way. While I love to see a trait that is so strong in us displayed in you, I also see the frustration in your eyes when you cannot do whatever it is you are attempting.
• You would spend your entire days outside if I would let you. Rain nor snow nor vicious mosquitoes seem to bother you.
• You love to build with blocks….and of course knock them down and start over.
• You do not like sitting still for much of anything (diaper changing/watching TV).
• You LOVE LOVE LOVE tractors. We seldom make a trek anywhere in the car when you (my little tractor spotter) points and squeals in delight at the sight of a tractor. In fact, your first complex word that you say without prompting was tractor.
• You are pretty enthralled with Bob the Builder….maybe not Bob as much as his tractors.
• You are quite the poser and happily smile for me when the camera comes out.
• You love green peas, hot dogs, ice cream, strawberries, tortilla chips, bananas, yogurt and grapes and I am proud to say that you are not a picky eater.
• You get tickled and laugh with your whole being, which in turn cracks me up.
• You are a snuggler which I LOVE.
• I cannot go outside to take out the recycle or trash without you getting flat out angry that you are not going outside as well.
• You are starting to come out of your shell a little bit and share your love with other people. It makes me so proud.
• You like reading, which of course tickles your reader mama. I caught you reading to yourself on your bed a few days ago and could not quit beaming.

I love you my sweet boy and glad that I was blessed enough to be your mama. I hope you have a very Happy Birthday!