Mr.Golden Locks turns TWO!

I can't believe it.  First, that I am actually writing a blog post and two, that my baby just turned 2!  That's crazy.

And as my mom put it...."he's two...and you don't even have another one on the way....WOW!"

(Not for lack of trying...nature just has it's own way of doing things).

Anyhow....

His day was pretty, well, nondescript.  I have no excuses....okay, that's not true.

Excuse #1  We are moving in a week

Excuse #2  My entire house flooded the day before.

So...give the lady a break.

But...we had all the essentials.

Kian's favorite dinner...check.  Kian's favorite dessert....check.  Balloons....check.  Presents....check.  Happy Birthday song...check.  Monster trucks....check. What more could a kid want.  Nothing.  At least not this kid.

The kid didn't even eat dessert.  He was content to just play with his "karz".

 Here he is today during nap time...enjoying the pillow/sleeping bag bear Grandma and Grandpa H. gave him.

He was pretty excited to snuggle in with them.  :)

Happy Birthday Kiddo.  You are the "glue" and a true joy to our family (even if you are acting your age a lot right now).  

WE LOVE YOU BUDDY!

 

Tired as can be.

Poor tired kiddo.  You would think with daylight savings these kids would be sleeping in a little later.  Nope....not this one, anyway.  He woke up at 4:45AM (I was later informed by Rob) this particular morning (making it 3:45AM pre daylight savings time).  Poor thing was utterly exhausted by noon.

The kids had been watching a movie.  When it was over, I went looking for them.  I found them, minus Kian, playing in their bedroom.  "Where's Kian?"  "I don't know?"

I found him here.  As tuckered out as can be.  So...at first tried to gently wake him.  Then...I "tortured" him.  Mean mommy!



I think I may have found the culprit for the early morning escapades and the late night crying.  Molars!  Great! 

Shake, shake, shake....shake your booty

We used to dance a lot around here.  It doesn't happen nearly enough anymore.  But...for some reason, on this particular morning, we let down our hair, dusted off our rusty bones and shook, shook, shook our booty's.

Here are a few snippets of Kian, Gabe and Isaac as proof.

And yes....the old Reebok Step is STILL the favorite dance platform (see bottom video).

Will comply, for shoes...

There's two things to know about Mr. Golden Locks.

He just learned to say the word "No!"....at 19 months.  Surprising.  (I mean, it's not like that word has been used sparingly around here.) 

Also...this boy LOVES shoes.

My other boys loved shoes....but Mr. Golden Locks LIVES for shoes.  He has someone's shoes on (if not his) ALL. OF. THE. TIME!

Sometimes this can be quite bothersome to me (especially when he is squealing because he can't get them on)....but sometimes I use it to my advantage.

For instance...yesterday morning.

Me:  "Hey [Mr. Golden Locks], let's go get dressed."

MGL:  "NO!"  (loud, sharp, and to the point)

Frustration...and then....*BING*...lightbulb!

Me:  "[Mr. Golden Locks], let's go get dressed and then we can put your shoes on."

You should have seen his face explode in excitement.  He booked it to his room faster than I have ever seen him move before (which is sayin' a lot).

BINGO!

Every once in a while the "lights of mothering genius" do shine down on this mama. (here's another such instance...in case you're new here or missed it before.)

Just found this goodie....he's so darn cute (note the shoe).


Just one easy click!

My hope for the future

My hope for the future is that what I do today will prepare my boys to have hearts as pure as these boys.  Such an incredible story.

Just one easy click!

These are a few of my favorite things...

Life is busy, busy, busy but I did take a few minutes to upload these cute video of my favorite men (big and little).

 Gabe on Mother's Day

 

Kian @ soccer practice

 

Isaac @ soccer practice

 

Cael @ soccer practice

 

My favorite BIG boy.  Isn't he so cute?

If you don't watch any video except this one...it's worth it.

 

AND HE'S OFF......

Been in the works for a week or so. My earliest to date (11 1/2 months).  I can't believe it!

 Attempt  #1

Attempt #2....SUCCESS!

He's one determined little guy.  That must be why he conquered this particular milestone so soon.  He wants to be up and running with his big brothers.  He is such a joy and delight to us all.  He is SO LOVED!