Birthday #2

I think Declan enjoyed his day.

The three of us went to Skedaddle kids for 11am this morning. It was just over a week ago that I was there with Declan so he remembered the place. He cheered when we walked in. I had to run out during our time there to get Declan's cake pops but when I got back I could hear him laughing from the front door.

Then Declan decided he was tired. He walked to the exit and waited for us. No tantrum or trouble. He simply decided he was done.

Got some lunch in him before a good long afternoon nap.

After he woke from his nap we visited with Auntie T, Uncle Scott, Josh and Mad.  We had the cake pops before presents since we figured he'd be lost in toys and not want to eat if we did presents first.

We had a small chocolate cupcake with a number 2 candle to start followed by Declan's Elmo Cake pops.

He sure was happy when he first laid eyes on them.

As they got close enough he reached right away for an Elmo.

I let Declan take a bite of mine since he didn't seem to be interested in biting his Elmo one. I think he liked the pop - icing most of all. Still didn't bite his though. Uncle Scott had to get in there an show him how it's done. The back of the pop was bitten. Declan looked at Elmo and say "oh no!".  "Elmo!" Then he proceeded to feed cake and icing to Uncle Scott. 

Declan loved his presents. He gave out hugs and said "Thank you" as we were leaving. Back downstairs Declan played for a long time with his news toys. He did take a 10 minute breather and just cuddled on my lap but then was back up and at it.

A little before bedtime Declan got to Skype with Grandma and Grandpa. Right up his alley: grandparents AND technology! Declan went in for a kiss right on the screen when it was time for goodbye.

#2 Birthday success.

Anticipation

I am laying in bed thinking about how 2 years ago tonight I was in the hospital awaiting your arrival. At 11pm I started pushing but you were content to just wait in the birth canal. From the very beginning you had to do things your way on your terms. So 2 hours and 45 minutes of pushing before I laid eyes on you at 1:45am February 7th.

We are so lucky to be your parents. 

How?

That little guy became this...

2 years have gone by so very fast. Declan has but one day left before he's officially 2 years old.

I am in shock.

No Wallflower

So happy to be at daycare with his little friends. Declan was all smiles when we got to Kelly's house. In fact talking to him about his friends while we get ready at home keeps him focused and happy to cooperate.

Nice.

When Daddy picked Declan up Kelly said he hadn't stopped talking all day. Just non-stop. It is going to be so weird once we can follow everything he's trying to say.

Before dinner but at home Daddy put on a new episode of Bubble Guppies, a Rock and Roll episode. Apparently Declan was losing his mind he was so excited.

Daddy saved the episode so I can check it out.

A Person All His Own

Morning started off great. Declan woke happy and cooperative. Whew.

What really struck me today was the fact that he's his own self. We walk out through the garage. Declan is steps ahead of me. I stop to close the garage door behind me as he walks along between the cars and around the back of my car, around to where his car seat is. I just stood there watching him do this. Watching him confidently go about his routine without my assistance I was just in awe. He is his own person. I am amazed at how this happened.

Another Ball

Another Sunday Mommy has to work so Daddy and Declan get the day together. Looks like another Walmart trip is in order.

Sitting in the cart Declan could remember where the ball cage was from the last visit so he started getting excited and saying "ball ball" as they neared that section of the store.

Declan picked out about 7 different balls. Daddy had to help him widdel it down to three, then two (one was a pink soccer ball) and finally one, Bubble Guppie ball.

Happy kid!

So nice for me they dropped by work for a little visit before they headed home. Declan was very good in my store. Didn't touch anything and he was nothing but smiles. Made the work day so much better.

The Buddies

Declan and Daddy had most of the day together, just the two of them.

In the mornig they took off to Oakville Place where Declan could walk and walk and burn up some energy. With crappy winter weather you just need to get out somewhere and get some exercise.

Funny little monkey ate a good lunch when they got home before a nice solid nap.

Memorable moments:

1) No matter where in the house they are, when Daddy says "where's Declan?" You can then hear Declan quiet laughing.

2) Tossing the big ball around with Declan he gets so excited he goes from giggling to laughing to screeching.

3) And finally our little mimic stands behind Daddy. Tyler says "oh shit" and right on cue Declan says "oh shit".

Perfectly clear, well enunciated. 

Great.