2 Years Old

Could it really have been two years ago?? It is hard to imagine a life without our Jake. He has brought so much joy, love and action into our lives. He has also taught me many things.

Before Jake, I never knew...

- labor could be so scary and wonderful at the same time

- how to function on no sleep

- how I would react when my baby is seriously injured (not very well...)

- my heart was capable of loving someone this much

- how much a little smile could make your day

- he sweet he would be

- there were so many baby products on the market

- that when Jake loves me back, I would feel so lucky
- how much I would stress over discipline

- what play dough taste like

- that Jon was so tender and loving

- how all consuming children can be

- how much I love to sing

- that my life would be so blessed

so many things....

Jake is a wonderful, sweet and smart little boy. I always wanted to be a mom. I didn't realize how much I would love it, until I met him.

Jake at two years old:

- 26 lbs.

- decent napper, sleeps 12 hours at night

- is very excitable and happy

- sleeps with a much loved paci (needs to go soon), blankie and puppy

- loves to play with cars, trains or trucks

- loves to paint, color and draw

-makes sound effects as he plays

- likes being outside no matter what the weather

- LOVES basketball

- enjoys being read to and sung to, his favorites are happy birthday or itsy bitsy spider

- has a shy and sensitive side

- loves to smile and has an adorable giggle

- is a wee bit controlling and will tell you where to sit when your playing with him... working on that one!

- watches The Wiggles, Barney,Elmo, pretty much anything with music.

- likes to dance

- LOVES to be chased

- favorite place: the park

- favorite drink: appa juice

- favorite snack: banana

-favorite book: Baby Angels or Wiggles Alphabet

- knows his letters and most of their sounds

- knows his colors and shapes

- dislikes numbers and has no interest in them

- dislikes sitting still or being confined

-loves action: jumping, running, crashing

- loves to swim and be in the bath

- loves helping his daddy with chores

-prays with me every night on his little knees

Here are some pictures from Jake's party!