A Mother's Joy!

As I left for work one day last week I was running around trying to get out the door on time, Blake and GiGi were sitting at the kitchen table having a snack. I went out the door as usual saying "bye bye" and "I love you" closing the door behind me. I got in the car and couldn't leave because I had failed to "love" on my little man before I left, even though I knew I would be late I ran back in the hug and kiss the joy of my life. As I left the second time I said "I love you" and Blake responded with "love you too," quite and subdued not nevertheless it was said!!! Well, that was all it took I ran back over to love him up again!!! A mother waits so long for that and oh how you want to hear it again and again, as for now it has only been once, but thats enough for me. I now know how it feels for your heart to swell in a split second!! :)

Almost 2!!!

As I sit here and write I am watching my sweet little boy play outside with his water table, it is amazing how simple things are so intriguing. It is hard to believe that Blake will be 2 in less than 2 weeks, where has the time gone?? The saying "time flies" is making a true statement in my life right now, I wish I could slow the clock down just a little! The past two years have been the best years, we (Josh and I) have had the most fun being parents and watching Blake become this little boy of ours. My mom says it best "the years are the best" and they are! I love how Blake interacts with us now, he has certainly developed his own personality and yes, he is head strong like his mama!

He is still right around 30 pounds and he is 37 1/2 inches tall, I hope he will get his height from his daddy's side of the family!

He is talking ALL the time, repeats just about anything you say, speaks in 3+ word sentences, knows his ABC's and counts 1-12.

We have had 1 ear infection since January and saw an ENT specialist this past week, but we were relieved to hear that the doctor thought everything (anatomy) was great and did not recommend tubes at this time, WONDERFUL news!!!

So, for the next couple of weeks we are in full birthday planning mode, I am planning a trip to the Riverbanks Zoo, the Children's Museum and a few other surprises along the way...you know you only turn 2 once in your life!!!!

SUPERMAN!!!

Still loving the blueberry batter.

This is how we do our business:)

The love of cars and trucks.