You are 2!! How in the world did this happen?! This year went by quicker than it should have. I think that was mostly due to the fact that we all had something to focus on...you becoming a big brother!!
The biggest change in this year of you was the fact that Mommy got pregnant with Jelly Bean a month after you turned one. It was definitely a little earlier than we were thinking but you have grown so much more, I think, because of this little baby. It seems impossible that I could love someone as much as I love you but it's true. AND, I love you so much more seeing you with your sister.
You are an AMAZING big brother. You LOVE holding her, giving her hugs, and giving her kisses.
You always make sure she has her blankie when she's in the mamaroo. You let me know when she's sad and even make a sympathy sad face and voice. You are even hoping she will sit up or walk so you can play together. You are trying to share toys and books with her.
When you were a year and a half old, you moved into your big boy room with a big boy bed. We didn't want you to move after the baby was born in case it made you mad at her. So, you got to get a little independent earlier than Mommy wanted.
Another big change is your level of communication. When I found out I was pregnant, I got really scared because you couldn't really talk yet. You were signing some words and even saying a few. Daddy had to keep reminding me that you would be talking by the time Jelly Bean came. Boy, was he right! You can't stop talking now! I love how much you talk to us, how quickly you learn new words, and how to use them correctly.
You have shown Mommy and Daddy how much you love books. You tell us which ones you want to read. You even read them on your own!
We took you to the zoo for the first time a week after you turned one. We have been sooooo many times since then. It's your happy place now. You ask if Grandma can go with us a lot too. She even gave you a membership to the zoo for your birthday this year so she can go with you whenever you want!
You are trying so hard to be like Daddy. You want to do whatever he is doing - raking leaves, blowing leaves, mowing the grass, hanging pictures, or fixing your truck.
You still love to play outside and go to parks.
You had so many firsts over the past year. It's really hard to remember them all and share them with you...but here's quite a few. =)
- Haircut (just one tear!)
- Astros game (& you got on the big screen!!)
- movie in the theater (Finding Dory)
- Really Big Christmas Show
- OSU football game (at Baylor)
- Halloween to trick-or-treat (you didn't make it past the end of the driveway)
- Zoo Lights
- Christmas crafts
- Bad Santa photo
- Good boo boo
- Easter Egg hunt (even if it was in our living room)
- Zoobilee (which included your first ice cream sandwich)
You love -
- baths
- Helping with groceries
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
- Tiny Tots
- Grandwinkle
- Cousin KK
- your bff - S
- helping cook
- saying "cheese"
- the ranch
- playing with balls
- sweeping
- friends
I cannot put into words what all this year has brought for you. I hope these pictures are enough. I love you so much big boy. I cannot wait to see what this next year brings. I pray that God continues to bring you closer to Him. When you are "leaving the house," you say you are going shopping or to church. I pray you will keep loving going to church.
I love you to the moon and back, Jayce.
Mommy
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