Happy 2nd Birthday Darrin (DJ)--Oct 21st

Me: How old are you DJ?
DJ: Twoooooooooo!

Has it been two years already? Wow. Time sure flies when you're having fun!

On October 21, 2004 at 2:47pm, our lives were forever changed. We are truly blessed that God chose us as your family. You are an amazing child. We love everything about you.

Despite the fact that you:

1. still wake up twice a night (o'dark 30 of course) calling for everything and everybody you can think of until someone (ME) comes to rescue you.
Mommy, Daddy, Danyelle, Elmo, Light, Music, Elmo, Nemo, Book, Read Book, oh and when you pull the trump card: I'M HUNGRY!!!!!!! OATMEAL! OATMEAL! Of course, I can't leave you in your room wailing once you announce to the world that you're hungry! What kind of mom would I be? Good job on the guilt trip D!
2. want to hug and kiss everyone. i've tried to explain that not every kid wants a hug and kiss from you. chill out. just shake their hands, say hello, nice to meet you, there's NO need to hug and kiss everyone. i say this because i feel bad to see you get pushed away so, just save yourself for the people that matter--mom, dad, and big sister of course oh wait, then of course there's (mackenna and Arissa (her name is marissa) by the way but, you choose to say it your way) they deserve your hugs and kisses BECAUSE they're cute!
3. insist on counting your snacks. it was cute the first couple of times but, now you insist on couting everything! you start by saying, count dj-1, count cookies, 1, 2, 3 count cheese 1, 2, count cheerios (you're pushing it when you do that) by the way 13 comes after 12 not 20!
4. you insist on asking everyday if I still have more milk. sorry baby, the milk is gone. remember the story? you're a big boy now. there's no more milk but, everyday is the same question/statement:
dj: no more milk mommy?
me: no more milk dj
dj: kiss?
me: ok you can kiss them
dj: kiss, awww wooove you--i love how you do the quick suck on the sneak tip just to be sure! ok, guess she's right. no more milk. will you ever forget about the milk? i hope so.

5. you have a fit if you can't go potty when we're in public. sorry I haven't figured out how to do the whole balancing act with a toddler in a public restroom yet. I hate going when I have to go! when we're home it's no problem, diaper off, sit you on potty, you do your business, bam! i'm waiting for your dad to get home so you guys can hang out and do that public bathroom thing! hey, i have to save some fun for him. ok, you're right, i'm holding you back, you're ready i know, i know.

6. you insist on calling people on mine and your sister's cellphone. it's sad when they answer they say: is this DJ? They're on to you, the heavy breathing has to stop!

Well, there's tons more, I'll stop now.

Can't wait to see what the age 2 brings! Bring it on, I'm heavily caffenated and I pray a lot! :)

Happy 2nd Birthday Darrin. You're the joy of our lives. Keep on doing what you do. We love you.

Here's to you! Love always!--Mom, Dad and big sister!