TWO

2. 

Two. 

No matter how I say it I can’t believe it. I’m no longer in the stage of saying my baby’s age in the number of months. We are to years. It seems like up until two you always say how many months old your child is, then boom like a slap in the face you have a two year old, a  t.w.o.  y.e.a.r  o.l.d. Someone wake me up from this crazy whirlwind. Each stage in life is so precious and as our little man turns two, here is what I have learned from my role as a #boymom: 

1. Expect the unexpected: boys have more energy than girls, there is a different tenacity so be ready for anything. After the last several months nothing really surprises me. 
2. Enjoy the differences: see #1. It isn’t just about boy or girl but each child is truly a gift from God and I believe he sent them to us to learn more about ourselves while hopefully raising them right. Taking the time to acknowledge my kiddos differences helps the whole family grow! 
3. It’s ok to eat dirt. 
4. The things that are small in an adult’s eye are huge in the eyes of our children. Each action and word is observed with more diligence. 
5. No slide is too high to conquer. How do you send a mom into frenzy? Take the kids to the park and watch your two year old conquer the high slides and take leaps his older sister still won’t. 

Each year will bring new learning experiences on both sides, parent and child, but I truly hope that we can continue to grow together; that you teach me as much as I teach you. Stay wild little man. We love your crazy heart and antics even if mom is getting gray hairs and dad’s hairline continues to recede.

xo, Lisa