We had Ryan's birthday party on Sunday, Sept. 21st. I feel like a terrible mom, because I didn't plan an elaborate party for him. I knew that I was going to have the party, I just didn't make invites, buy decorating stuff, or even make a fancy cake. I didn't even call my siblings til the Friday before. He is only 2, he won't remember all of the fancy stuff, and he had all his family there to celebrate, and that is much more important than all the frills. (at least that is what is helping me feel less guilty) I didn't even make a homemade cake...it was from a box. (it was still good) And then to top matters off...I spelled "birthday" wrong on the cake. The kicker to that is that I didn't even notice, nor did anyone at the party. It wasn't til I brought pics to work, that a coworker asked me if I meant to spell it that way. No, I didn't, but that is funny. (all my coworkers thought so too)
Then to top off his day, after the cake, presents and everything, he got a kiss from Hailey. It is so funny to see how much he towers over her and is so much "thicker", as they are only a little over 3 months difference in age.
He is such a cutie who smiles all the time. He has always been a little happy boy, he is helpful, he gets into stuff all the time, makes messes all the time, but continues to warm our hearts. He is talking so much now, he repeats you when you aren't even talking to him. It is funny, because I will be on the phone talking to someone else, and I will overhear him repeating my words. He LOVES his sister and brother. Amaya carries him all over on her back and Jake "takes care" of him a lot. Jake will go outside, and if Ryan says that he wants out too, Jake will get Ryan's shoes and coat on him. Ryan just lets him do it. It is so nice to see my kids take care of each other. Ryan loves to eat popsicles, pizza, jello, quiche, cereal bars and yogurt. He is not a good eater of fruits and veggies, which makes me sad. He is very active and quite curious. (just like George, who ironically he watches after the older kids go to school) He also likes Diego and Dora, but doesn't sit and watch the entire show. He just gets excited about them when he sees them and dances when their theme songs come on. He goes to bed at 7:45 at night and sleeps through til around 7:15, then goes down for a nap around 11:30 to 1:15. He is so good to put down to bed, just give him his binky and his blankie, and he is set. Usually we just get a very happy, nigh, nigh....or a bye, bye, with an energetic wave. We love this. It is so crazy to think of your own child growing up. I wonder what he will like, who will he become, what choices will he make. Time will tell, but for now, I am enjoying the "little man" that I have and want to cherish all the time with him that I can. I know, all too well, how fast kids grow. I just can't believe that he is already two.
2 comments:
So cute I remember him kicking you in the belly and visiting you up in the hospital.And you are right Family is the most important thing...And he has the best.
I am laughing at the photo of Ryan and Hay. They have the same hairdo, but I am jealous that Ryan's is longer!
By the way, who was your awesome photographer? Kidding!
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