Someone's Birthday getting close...

Don't know if I've ever mentioned how much you love the mole behind my ear. Yes, I know odd topic, but one of those things a Mom doesn't want to forget. Some kids have a teddy or blankie, you have my mole. You know the word and ask for it, making sure you sit on the right side of me or seek it out when we nap together. You just rub it and it soothes you. So anyway, not much time to plan for your Birthday. I was gonna go all out and invite tons of people but that seems so overwhelming not to mention just a lot of money when you would be just as happy with family here. So I want to tackle that today. A "theme"... which makes your Dad laugh. Let's see, what else... guess we will play outside today also. Hopefully I'll be productive and find something concrete to do. Oh I know, I need to bake your Dad a pie! ;) Of course you'll be helping me. Always such a great helper in the kitchen on your chair. Love ya buddy of mine. 

So Mommy is finally getting over the tired part brought on by your little bro/sis. Things have been really great so far and definitely a repeat of your time spent in Mommy. You enjoy taking a belly picture with me everyday. And if someone asks you know to say there is a baby in my belly. Still, I know that concept isn't something you get. Currently you are doing super with some short sentences and it seems to really be speeding up, your understanding that you can put several words together. Lately everything is "I..." or "Haydin help". You want to do it all yourself and pull the chair up to the counter to help me with everything in the kitchen. Already the time you've spent outside this year is vastly different than last. You just do your own thing and run around. Sometimes it's hard if I get distracted working and turn around and you are gone! You can zip down the stairs, down the driveway and around the house or down the hillside. You are always responsive though when we ask you to come be somewhere we are. You love riding the mower wether it's parked or actually riding it with Dada. We have been very busy lately getting out and about, attending events and activities. Your brilliant smile, very real sense of humor, amazing laugh and now engaging dialogue continue to make everyone who meets you just think you are so amazing. I'm stunned you will be 2 years old soon. How cool is that? Your Grandma and Grandpa are coming soon and I can't wait for them to just marvel at how much you've changed. After that Nana and Pap will be here for Mother's Day and your Birthday. Hopefully we will be getting 2 very important projects done. Over the summer we have a lot to do and decisions to make regarding both your room and the guest room. They are both getting redone... we'll just have to decide how and to what extent. Oh and you are now singing songs with me which is just the sweetest thing. You like the same songs over and over. We are gonna ditch your paci on your Birthday which I'm stoked for. Also, you are super cuddly lately and hold Mommy's face, ear, mole, all the time still in addition to kissing my belly and rubbing my back. Laying all over me lots. I adore it. Goodness, I know I'm forgetting lots I've been meaning to jot down. I plan on keeping this until your 2nd Birthday and then just adding it to my regular journal.