Happy 2nd Birthday Roman

My Baby Boy turned 2 this weekend. Will I forever think of him as my baby? I really can't believe Roman is now 2. I took a lot of time this past week reflecting on the last 2 years and it helped me remember how grateful I am for this boy in our lives.


Roman,

We are so proud of the little boy you have become. This past year has been such an adventure filled with so much happiness and fun. You have been a character from Day 1 and continue to keep us laughing with your funny and sweet personality. You have a heart of gold and have a very special soul that radiates pure joy. Every day you put a smile on people's faces that meet you. You are social, sweet, funny, mischievous, active, free spirit and always full of energy. While you are outgoing, you also have moments of being a little hesitant to change and thrive on your daily routine.

You love being outdoors and are happiest when digging in dirt or sand. You could spend an hour filling up pails of dirt and water. Your favorite toys include the mega blocks, your kitchen, anything electronic, cars, books and anything with a button. Every night we snuggle in bed and read a dozen books. Your favorite books are "Dog's Don't Brush Their Teeth", "Night Night Little Pookie", "Dinos To Go" and all other Sandra Boynton Books. You have started to memorize the books and sometimes finish the sentences. You are just beginning to watch TV and your favorite is Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. You love music and have the funniest dances (mainly a mixture of a stomping shimmies and jumping).

You are starting to talk "More, More, More". "More" is one of your favorites. You like to repeat everyone's names and even have come up with some cute nicknames. Every day we are amazed with how fast you are picking up on new words. We know that you will likely be one of those kids that never stop talking. Right now we still have a hard time figuring out what you are saying, but each day it is something new. We are so proud of all the progress you are making. You like singing, "Happy Birthday", counting and A,B,C's.

My biggest worry this past year was how you would react to your Baby Sista (as you call her), but it has been the biggest blessing. You LOVE her so much and nothing makes me happier. You face lights up when you see her each morning and you always want to give her lots of kisses "MUAH" as you say. I love watching the 2 of you interact and I know it is going to continue to get more amazing.

Roman...we love you so much! As being a 2 year old can also bring some challenges (stubborn, tantrums and biting), we just can't get enough of you. As I said earlier, we are so proud of the little boy you have become. We know how much is going to change this next year and all we can ask for in life is that you continue to be happy. We look forward to this next year. You were the miracle we were waiting for and I thank God every day for sending you into our lives. We are so blessed!