Happy 2nd birthday, Eli !

Dec.29, 2008 - our baby turned 2! Such an excited and wonderful day. I can't believe it has been 2 years as I look back to Dec.29, 2006 when I first held my little boy in my arms. Right then I knew what true love felt like. I couldn't believe I was finally meeting this little person I had come to be so attached to in that past 9 months. He was amazing. I was awestruck. Brian quickly navigated his way through deer-in-the-headlights mode into full on protective and pro dad mode. I was so proud of my new family and the newest blessing God had bestowed upon us. Even lately as I realize that my being so naive about "I don't think my son will reach the terrible two's! He is just so well behaved!" attitude has finally caught up with me and I am a full blown at-his-mercy mom of a 2yr old multiple personality stinker in size 7 toddler shoes, I just laugh at my old self and dream of those "not-so-easy" nights where I was awaken 3 times to change a dirty diaper then nod back off to sleep... Ah, those were the days... But I will tell you, as a mother - I could not be more proud of my little boy becoming a young man with character. He is loving, sweet, generous, caring, funny - and talented! Although, some of his talents may include flatulence and obscene laughter afterwards...thats okay! I am thankful for even the worst of days, because I know we serve a mighty God and I must have done something right to be awarded such a beautiful child. Happy 2nd birthday, buddy!
Love, mommy