You've Got to be Kidding Me!: Happy Birthday Cayden!

He's Two!!!

I've been having a pity party since Cayden has been inching closer to the 24 month mark. I like to refer to him as X months old. That's over now. No one wants to hear that you have a 25 or a 26-month old. "He's Two!" That's what I have to say now. Yesterday we could laugh and say that this weekend was a disaster, but he's only ONE!! Today, that is no longer true. He's two. Boy- Did we come raging into the two's quickly! With the sharpie incident behind us, MAYBE the worst is over. HA!!! I'm not that naive! The party has just begun.

Cayden has brought so much JOY to our lives. He captivates us with his contagious smile and his laughter. He is so much fun to watch. We find ourselves getting fulfilled just from watching him walk, run, jump, dance and sing. He is so full of life. What a blessing! Every minute of every day Cayden is DOING something. He's even hilarious to watch sleep. He is still in the crib, but only sleeps on his pillow. Picture this- Cayden has this huge space, but he crams himself into the corners of his crib on his pillow. Often there is a leg sticking out of the slats. Why does he do that? Because he's Cayden.
When music turns on, Cayden stops momentarily and slowly starts shaking his booty. It's only seconds before his whole body is into it, and he either has a huge smile on his face or he is trying to hide one.

Things Cayden loves: His Tractor, Weed eater, Lawnmower, Morning Coffee with Mama ("ka-see"), Kissing Brinley in the morning ("Hi Bin-lee"), Water ("Wa-wa"), Calling people on the phone ("Mama fone") I could go on and on. Sometimes he says the most hilarious things. I should write them down, but I never seem to be around a pen when he says them. Today he was answering the phone when it rang and saying,"my birt-day, I two!" By the end of the evening, he had received several phone calls, and when my dad called, Cayden started singing the happy birthday song to my dad! The boy is a quick learner...sometimes! Tomorrow he is going to wake up and have NO idea why the birthday celebration had to end! I guess he'll get a second go-around this Saturday.

Cayden,
I couldn't be a happier mama! Tonight, like every night, your dad was praying over you and Brinley before bed. Since you were busy sucking down your "wa-wa," I thought I would repeat that simple prayer over you in writing. One day you'll appreciate it.

Father God, Thank you for giving us Cayden. Thank you for the blessing that he is to our lives and the joy that he brings us. Help us to be the best parents for Cayden that we can possibly be. Help us to raise him to be a Godly man, to seek your will for his life and to train him in the way that he should go. We pray that Cayden will bring you honor and joy throughout his lifetime. We love our children and you so much Lord, and we thank you for continually blessing our lives.

Happy Birthday, my sweet boy!

Uncle Mack called during dinner. He's a pro on the phone!