Happy Birthday My Little Man!

Eli,

Today you are 2 years old and I can hardly believe this day is here so soon. You are a such a happy and playful little boy and I am so very blessed to be your mommy. This past year you have grown up and changed tremendously and although it breaks my heart how fast these stages are going, I am proud of your Independence and daily discoveries. You make me laugh out loud every day from something you say or do. Here are my favorites lately:

-"More cuggles (cuddles) pease" over and over at bedtime because you don't want us to leave

-"Oh! Beep beep!" every time you hear a car horn or firetruck you exclaim this with fresh enthusiasm as if it's the first time.

-The way you try to order Buckeye around and stamp your feet when she ignores you. "Buckeye come, Buckeye no, Buckeye sit!"

-The way you say "Move on back" when you want someone or something to get out of your way. Apparently you picked this up from the Wheels on the Bus song recently...

-The way you waltz into a room and announce "I need ______(juice, snack, lunch, etc)" while emphatically nodding your head to make sure we understand the urgency.

-"I did it!" with every accomplishment, sometimes even adding some clapping for yourself.

- Announcing "Oh no, what happened?" This always means you either broke something, spilled something, or made a big mess. It's never something to be ignored and always sends me running to assess the damage.

-The way you squeal and scream streaking naked through the house after your baths.

I could go on and on. I know you are going to continue amazing us and making us laugh as you grow older. I wish I could capture your innocence and forever protect you from the world ahead. I pray daily for the patience and wisdom to help raise you into a strong man of God. Thank you for loving me despite all my mistakes.

You buddy, are my favorite.

Love,

Mommy

Tick Tock

2 weeks until D-day. I felt it was a milestone I needed to share. Of course I'd be more than happy to take an early arrival from baby girl Costello.
Feeling ginormous? Yep. Can't sleep? Uh-huh. Thinking my water is going to break every time I stand up? Kinda. Craving Lucky Charms around the clock? You betcha. Looks like everything is an affirmative for the end of pregnancy "Get out of my belly!!" kind of feeling. Oh, are those my feet down there? I wouldn't know, I can't see them. How's my polish? John did a lovely job with the application don't you think?

Stay tuned, news is bound to be coming soon...

Spring Fever

Could it possibly be true?
Is spring really here to stay?

Can we break out the flip-flops and shove our

boots to the far corner of the closet?

Sunshine shine on.

Bring out the popsicles...