Two Months Old

It is hard to believe that you are two months old already, but here we are.  You are so strong, holding up your head and turning it all around whenever you want. It is amazing how much more alert you are than even a few weeks ago. You love hearing silly noises, which causes you to show us your toothless grin.  I shared this picture on facebook too, because I just love it.  It makes me smile whenever I see it. 

We visited the doctor today, and you are developing well.  You are a whopping 13 pounds 1 ounce, and at 24 inches long you are in the 95th percentile for height.  I think you are going to be tall like your daddy and your sister.  I have a feeling that by the time you are 16, I am going to be the shortest person living in our house.   

You love watching your sister dance, and you love laying on your daddy's belly.  Overall though, you are really momma's baby boy.  I know exactly what you need when you're fussy, and I know just how to make you coo and smile.  I am even getting a knack for getting you to go to sleep.  I am sure that will change when I go back to work in a couple more weeks, so I am going to enjoy it for now. 

For such a young man, you are already well traveled.  You've been to Lake of the Ozarks three times and Greenville twice.  You've also visited some St. Louis landmarks like the zoo, Ted Drewe's, and the Federal Reserve Bank.  Fortunately for us, you travel well and always fall asleep when you're in the car longer than 10 minutes. 

This weekend we celebrated your daddy's 30th birthday.  Your Nana kept saying that she couldn't believe her son was this old.  I am sure I'll be saying the same thing 30 years from now, so don't grow up too fast.  Enjoy being a kid, even when you are 30.  I know I am enjoying being your mom, and I thank God every day for blessing our family with you. 

Welcoming 30

Billy welcomed 30 with a party with some of his friends from college at his parents lake house.  We decided to play some of our favorite kids games, including slip-and-slide, jumping through tubes, and throwing water balloons.  While we knew we aren't kids anymore, I don't think any of us anticipated how sore we'd be the next day! 

Audrey helped Nana make two cakes for her daddy.  She insisted that the one cake say Happy Birthday Daddy instead of Billy.  She wrote her name on the second one. They may be a little unorthodox, but I think they are the best birthday cakes I've ever seen.  They were definitely memorable. 

The Big 30

As we celebrate your 30th birthday today, I wanted to write you a note.  I want to tell you just how much I love you.  It is hard to believe that we have been a couple for over 12 years now.  And, while we've been through some tough times, I am so happy to be where we are at...sleep deprivation and all. 

You are endlessly devoted to your family.  I have no doubt that you would do anything for any of us.  I am often amazed by just how passionately you love us, and I hate it when you beat yourself up for not being perfect.  None of us are.  God loves us anyway though, as do we. 

You take every consideration for me.  You never make even somewhat big decisions without asking me.  You also try to make sure that I am taken care of, especially when you have other commitments that keep you away from us.  When you can, you ease the burden on me even if it means bearing more of it yourself. 

I think your mantra is Work Hard, Play Harder.  You are not afraid to get your hands dirty, put in long hours and late nights, or maintain the course even when it's hard.  But, you are also not afraid to be silly and have fun.  You'll pretend to be a witch and chase Audrey around the house, initiate Saturday morning dance parties in the living room, and swim with Audrey even when the water causes both of your lips to turn blue.  Let's not forget to mention your jet ski stunts as well.

Finally, God is in your heart.  I have gotten to see your faith grow and witness your journey with our heavenly Father.  I know that you strive to be a good Christian leader for our household, even when it isn't easy and doesn't always come naturally.  This makes you a good husband, father, and friend. 

I love you and am so thankful that we get to spend our lives together.

Happy Birthday!