two!!!!!!!
Harrison turned 2 yesterday. We celebrated with a chocolate waffle and strawberries for breakfast which he politely tried but, abandoned in favor of “Cereal. With milk! Do it own!”. He is surprisingly adept at eating the liquid+solid combo. We also opened presents:
He got a “TRAAAAAIN!” from Grandma and Grandpa and a mini-skateboard, a can of “NEW paydough”, a can of “tennis bowls” and a book of Hubble images of space from us.
Then he went to Finny’s and had a great day where at the park he apparently remembered the name of a little boy that he met over a month ago – “Ryder” – he says with an ear to ear smile. We got him early so that we could Skype with the G-parents and open up “MORE PRESENTS… peeeeease”. He got three more trains to really fill out his collection to include: Thomas, Henry, Hiro, Gordon, Emily, Molly and Hank. He is a happy happy boy.
Marc and I took a moment and a few glasses of wine to reflect on the fact that he has been with us for two years. It just keeps getting more fun and easier to be with him and tougher to be away from him all day. Until recently I really have had no problem shipping him off to full-time care – I mean let’s be honest – for the first 9 months they are just little blobs that eat and poop. 9 months to a year is pretty exciting, but, milestones are reached at snail’s pace. Although, somehow I managed to write everyday about his wondrous accomplishments (He got a tooth! He said BA BA BA! He fell asleep on the couch!) I mean, come on – big deal! But, the last year – man, it’s been cool and has flown by. He is constatntly surprising us with his knowledge, imagination and affection.
Harrison is a smart, intense, funny little dude. I am really glad he’s ours.
Listening: Jonsi
No James train? We have around 5 if you want one
Happy Birthday little dude.
this is a very new collection for him… he loves James – I will totally take an extra hand-me-down! wrap it up & bring it Saturday!
Although James is vain, he’s lots of fun. Can’t wait for the party.
HA! is that from the show?? sounds familiar – we’ve been watching a lot of THOMAS these days!
I cannot believe he is two already! Happy Birthday Harrison!!! There must be some connection between a two-year-old and trains. Tyler was obsessed with them last year too and we ended up having a train birthday party. I commend you and Marc for putting up with Thomas. I can’t stand those trains and the videos are just plain weird but the kids love them. Great job the past two years you guys!