What a difference a year makes!

GABE IS TWO!

1 week

1 year

2 years

Look at this dapper young man. He turned 2 years old today and acts EVERY BIT his age. He is single handedly trying to put me into early labor. Don't let his angel eyes or his sweet face deceive you, he wants his baby brother here and he is doing the best he can to get him here ASAP.

first birthday, in case the cake didn't give it away. 

 He may not be as messy as he was on his first birthday, but again, don't be deceived,

 he is WAY more disgusting.

he likes to lick his food off of his plate like a doggie. One of his favorite past times is spitting of all things, he thinks its hilarious. Burping, another of his many talents, that i'm pretty sure he can do on Que.  he sleeps with one hand in his pants, Al Bundy style. And despite my self made promise that i wouldn't have one of "those kids" thats always dirty. I do! and i don't see it changing in the foreseeable future. Despite my best efforts, the kid loves to get dirty.

and this kid is ALL boy!

Two years old

 Dont get any ideas that this mama is contemplating potty training, i know i have super star friends that have their little ones trained in the ways of the porcelain goddess by two or soon after, 

but this little man is waiting till belly baby is at least 6 months old before we tackle that. 

judge away you over achievers....judge away!

one week *  one year *  two years

However, despite the dyson vacuum he threw down the stairs, the mid costco tantrums, the spitting, the burping, the messes and all the other madness that i'm learning is just par for the course when raising a boy.

he makes me smile and laugh every single day.

i cant imagine my life with out this little dude. 

well... i imagine there would be more sleep involved, which i am very fond of,

but a LOT less joy. 

 We love you little buddy, and we are so happy you are ours.

Happy Birthday!