My little Beau man

Happy Birthday Beau!  Daddy doesn't normally write blog posts since your Mommy is such a creative and witty writer, but your old man is going to give this a try.  Where did these last 2 years go?  Seems like yesterday that your Mommy and I were sitting in the Hospital in Spokane waiting for you to arrive.  I'll never forget watching you being born and watching your Mommy hold you first while cutting your cord.  You completed our little family from the moment you were born.  Having a little boy has been a TON of fun and an adventure at the same time ;)  You are such an amazing little guy and we can't imagine our lives without you.  I know you adore your big sister and believe me, Lainey REALLY loves her little brother.  You two are quite a pair and keep your Mommy and Daddy on our toes.  Your ability to climb pretty much anything from the time you were 1 has baffled everyone we know...we think gymnastics will be in your near future.  To say you have a great memory and a quick mind is an understatement.  You have been able to carry on full conversations for months and know your alphabet, count to 20 and can count to 10 in Spanish!!  Unbelievable...can you slow down just a bit? ;)  And don't get me started on how much you love throwing/playing with balls!  Sports anyone? :)

I'm really looking forward to what this next year will bring for you and our whole family.  You are currently living with Grandpa and Grammy Reid while our house is being remodeled, thus I miss you like crazy on the days I can't see you but I know you are bringing a lot of joy to your grandparents these days.

Enjoy this special day my little Beau man.  Daddy loves you VERY MUCH and I couldn't be prouder to be able to call myself your Daddy.

Love always, always, my pumpkin...

Daddy

Two

Tomorrow, my baby turns two.  We're not having a party, no big shindig or anything.  We'll do that this summer when we're back in our house together.  It's just going to be us, his favorite aunt and his grandparents, whom he's been living with for almost a month.  We haven't gotten to see the little guy much lately as we've been preparing for the house to be remodeled.  I know he's loved having his grandparents all to himself but we miss him and I constantly have the feeling that I've forgotten something.  A part of me and us as a family is missing.  He is a big personality crammed into a little, but growing body and not having him around leaves a huge void.  I miss his sweet voice, singing songs as he dances around the room, talking to his friends in his crib, all 9 carefully arranged.  When he talks to me on the phone I'm shocked at how grown up he sounds.  

I found this while packing things up. It's my wristband from the hospital when Beau was born.  Seeing it took me back to that cold January night, two years ago. I remember holding him for the first time like it was yesterday.  I fell instantly in love with him and bonded so quickly it overwhelmed me.  The tears flowed freely as I held him in my arms.  My squeaky, tiny little son.  I can't wait for tomorrow to squeeze him and soak in what's left of the baby and watch in awe and what a neat little boy he's becoming.

Pinch Me

I don't know what I did to deserve such a sweet, loving, BEAUTIFUL child but I am constantly amazed that I get to call this wonderful girl my daughter.  She rocks my world 250 times a day.  Blessed doesn't begin to describe how I feel when I look at her. 

Mommy's Sweetie

What a week! Robert is in Costa Rica, hopefully relaxing and getting a tan. I've spent this week packing up the house in preparation for the remodel.   Packing twice in less than a year is not my idea of fun.  I can't wait til the remodel is done and we can finally settle into our house and make it our home. Beau has been down at his grandparent's house since Sunday.  So I haven't seen either of my boys since Sunday.  It's been Lainey and I up at the house all week and I've thoroughly enjoyed the quality time I've gotten to spend with her.  How different it is with just one child!  I'm missing both my boys and can't wait to see one of them tonight. 

Best Face?

I entered this pic in a photo challenge on I Heart Face's website.  It was between this one and the one with Robert jumping over Beau. Both make my Top 10 for 2010 but I chose Popsicle Face.

If you feel so inclined, and dub us worthy, check out their website and vote for us. We're #475.

http://www.iheartfaces.com/2011/01/photo-contest-best-face-photo-of-2010-3/

Thanks!