I know 2 has been termed "the terrible twos," but personally, I love hitting that 2nd year milestone. Not to say that my kids don't go through the typical stubborn, pitch fitting, throw yourself on the floor tantrums, boy do they; but it is such a relief to me. Yes, I love my babies but I do not like the lack of communication. That when they hurt or are upset I somtimes do not know what is wrong.
I love how inquisitive two is. Everything is fresh and new. The littlest things are so exciting and fun! They can really start understanding the workings of the world. At two they can at least start to communicate, even if they aren't necessarily talking (which Tyson isn't!).
We didn't have a big party with friends and everything but we made sure he knew it was a special day.
In our home, we start birthdays off with the favorite birthday breakfast with a wish warmer upper (1 candle to kind of practice on). Tyson knew just what to do with that candle atop his chocolate chip pancake (see the smoke?).
We sang happy birthday to him at every point during the day. I took him to one of his favorite places, the park (sorry, no pic) and pushed him on the swing for 35 minutes straight!
He opened presents; he knew just how to do it:
This one was a hit; a geo track airplane set. It has a remote he can work all by himself. A green button for go and red for stop..
Gma Nancy sent some new books for us to enjoy.
We should have opened this one last... Yes, he is bleary eyed and teary eyed. It was late and I didn't really want to do a bubble bath but...
It was his birthday, how could I spoil an otherwise fun day?
Of course there was cake and ice cream. Being child #5, mom now understands that bigger and fancier is lost on a 2 year old. Just a basic chocolate cake topped with his favorite characters, Winnie the Pooh and friends (actually, 2nd fav. Max and Ruby is #1 but I can't find any little characters).
He looked happy with the "pooh guys" as Kierstin used to always call them.
And of course, his 2 year old wish is going to come true. Candles out in one blow!
It was his birthday, how could I spoil an otherwise fun day?
Of course there was cake and ice cream. Being child #5, mom now understands that bigger and fancier is lost on a 2 year old. Just a basic chocolate cake topped with his favorite characters, Winnie the Pooh and friends (actually, 2nd fav. Max and Ruby is #1 but I can't find any little characters).
He looked happy with the "pooh guys" as Kierstin used to always call them.
And of course, his 2 year old wish is going to come true. Candles out in one blow!
We love our little Tyson and are so gald he is a member of our family. Just a few fun facts about Tyson at 2:
Favorites: -Max and Ruby and MORE Max and Ruby, Winnie the Pooh and Little Einstein
-LOVES swinging on the swing at the park
-likes bubble baths and water in general. He unfortuantely, has no fear of even
the waves at the beach and will get back up and head straight in even when
knocked down!
-Loves being outside.
-LOVES riding with dad on the dirtbike, loves airplanes, motorcylces
Tyson quirks -Takes after Kierstin; hates his carseat, stroller, crib, etc.
-Takes after Bradley; into everything! Likes to search and destroy
-Takes after Bryce, won't talk, uses his own vocabulary! Very few words;
mam! (mom), dad, yeah, Bra-Bra (Bradley), Brai - Brian,
ga-ga - bottle, eda - motorcyle, heco -helicopter, a-pane (airplane)
dis? -what's this? does use voice inflections so you can kinda get the gist of
what he's saying!
-Takes after Brian; can pitch an AMAZING fit. Throws himself down in an all
out fit!
Tyson is an independant little soul. Already wants to do everything on his own. Already determined to keep up with his 3 older bros. He is going to keep our family active and on-the-go, that's for sure. We are blessed to have him in our family!
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