Happy Birthday Gorgeous Boy

Two years ago, at 3:45am, I held you for the first time. I clutched you to my chest as I cried tears of joy that you were here and you were mine. I loved you from the minute I lay eyes on you...but I love you even more now.

I know it's cliche but it really is true how quickly these last two years have flown past. You are a walking, talking, happy & thoughtful boy. We are so proud of you! 

Here are a few of my favourite things:

*I love that you will use anything as a phone (or bone as you like to call it) and have lengthy chats while absentmindedly looking out the window or flicking through a book.

*You absolutely love when Dad gets home from work. You will listen for the garage opening then run to the door saying 'dad' 'open door'!

*You attach 'mmwaah' to all your kisses and will request 'one more' in a fitful of giggles as you try to escape the juicy mummy kisses.

*Your favourite colour is purple.

*You love your little sister (Awowa or wor-wor as she is more affectionately known by you) and like giving her kisses. You are so helpful and will go and get mummy things when she needs them.

*You are starting to put little 2-3word sentences together, which completely blows my mind. I have spent my whole working life explaining to other parents about language development and now I am experiencing it first hand.

*You love reading your Bible every night before bed and holding hands with Mummy & Daddy as we pray. When asked what you would like to thank God for, you often mention friends and family but we also pray regularly for the car, pram and even butter and avacado.

*It can be hard to distinguish whether you want apple, bible or purple - they are pretty much the same word.

*By far, your favourite people in the world are your Nan & Pop. If you are not with them, you are talking about them, talking to them on your pretend phone or looking out for them in cars or buses that go past us. I hear you often say "that pop?...no,not pop."

*You love cars, buses, trains, boats, planes & helicopters. Cars are your favourite, especially your police car (peace car, as you say) and your Dad and I really love the red car song. (It just goes "red car, red car, red car", accompanied by a cute head wobble).

Gosh, we love you precious boy & praise God for you everyday. Happy 2nd Birthday!