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:: June 12, 2009 Thoughts on Two
OK, it's sad that Otto's first birthday celebration post is right there if you just scroll down a few posts -- but what can I say, he (and this) has kept me plenty busy. Otto is two today! Happy day! Everyone says oh doesn't it goes by so fast, but geez people, this has been the longest two years of my life! But that is good. Anything that slows time down is good. But I also agree with the parental refrain, "the days go slow but the years go fast." Otto has always been a night owl -- these days he wakes around 9:30-10am, naps around 3, and goes to bed at 11. It's that last hour of the day that really drags, and makes me feel every second of the two years! And that time pre-child -- well, that seems like the ancient past. On the other hand we see him getting bigger and seeing new facets of his personality emerge every day, and we're like, "Who is this creature living with us? When did he move in?" In the past year he has gone from a jarhead-looking baby to a blondie to a sandy-headed little guy. The burst of curls in the back of his head (that turned into an undeniable mullet a couple times this year) is just starting to tame down. He has gone from a babbler to a full on talker (his first novel adjective + noun combo happened the other day -- "nekkid mama") which, for linguist/SLP mom, is one of the most miraculous things in the world to witness. We can't wait to have full on conversations with him. The one thing that has not changed is his cheeks. They do not seem to let up. There is so much more, but I will channel that energy into the long-neglected baby book. Also, there are cupcakes to make. Happy birthday, little fellow. We love you more than anything in the universe. posted by in Baby
Comments Happy Birthday Otto! I love the picture montage :) Enjoy your day! Posted by Amy - parkcitygirl on June 12, 2009 11:32 AM Oh Otto. Have a wonderful 2nd birthday, little dude! Posted by supa on June 12, 2009 1:27 PM Otto is a beautiful boy. I agree with you about the it being a long 2 years! (we are just starting it all over again :P). 2 -3 years was my most favourite age with my oldest son. Posted by SB on June 13, 2009 5:27 AM oh otto! [i hear you on the days are long, but the years are fast - for me it's months, but... same idea] Posted by lisa s on June 13, 2009 11:36 AM best birthday wishes :^) Posted by Lori on June 14, 2009 8:15 PM I love the collage. Posted by Diane on June 18, 2009 9:00 PM Hi.. often read your posts, but this is the first time write here. Happy b'day to Otto. Very lovely pics of him, how could you make it? Posted by henny on July 8, 2009 12:44 AM Very very beautiful baby!!! Posted by Shareer on July 11, 2009 7:21 AM |
