Birthday Boy

My sweet Kosty Rosty, I can't believe you are now my little 2 year old. When I was pregnant with you all I could think about was what you would look like, what your personality would be like... and I just couldn't imagine, so I just assumed you would look like your brother and act like him too. Boy was I ever wrong. You are so completely different in every way, and I couldn't be happier. How much more exciting it is to figure out your differences along the way. I love how different you are. I knew you had spunk early on- while I was in heavy labor, with every intense contraction, you would kick me as hard as you could while burrowing your head as hard as you could! (sound like Kosty, anyone??) I could not wait for you to come out and meet you! For many reasons!

Some of the things we love about you...

The way you fold your arms for prayers. You are always the first to stop whatever you are doing when we say "Prayers" you come, sit, & fold those cute little arms.

You started to sign before you could talk, you signed, "more," "milk," and "eat."

You are absolutely crazy in love with going outside. You love to ride bikes, and scooters, and especially LOVE skateboards. You maneuver surprisingly well on one!

You are such an athlete. You LOVE basketball, its so hilarious to watch you shoot hoops because of your near perfect form.

You absolutely LOVE animals. Every Sunday after church we take you to the horsies (right by our church) you especially adore horses. One of my favorite things to do with you is take you to Petsmart. You kiss all of the Kitty cages.

Scared Arms...You put your hands up around your chest to show when you are 'scared,' You are scared of a lot of things actually... tractors, birds, snakes, trucks, motorcycle noise, certain decor, Brayden's flat ball, loud volumes, etc... But its the cutest thing ever watching you do your "scared arms."

You LOVE babies. You always say, "ohhhhh, baby" whenever you see one and gently rub their heads.

You love to go "bye-bye" and are always the first one ready & then you get every body's shoes for them. I LOVE that.

You are such a good little cleaner too, you are always the first to put things away when I ask, and you actually enjoy it!

when Brayden does something mean to you, you forgive him instantly. What an example it has been for me to watch you. The second I 'break it up', you come right back & kiss him & pat his back.

I LOVE getting you out of your crib when you wake up from a nap. You let me snuggle you for a LONG time!

When you tell "stories," No one would understand them but me/dada. You point to certain objects/people while mumbling & I narrate for you-- I always know just what you are trying to say.

The pitter patter sound your adorable feet make throughout the house

How you dance in the car & demand specific songs over & over

Your determination & ambitition, nobody can tell you "can't!"

When we drop Brayden off at school & you say, "Elmo?" That is the first thing we do when we get home, watch Sesame Street.

Your bent little ears (they look just like they did when you were born, we love them!)

Whenever you hear the door open, you say, "DADA!!" (sometimes followed by, 'candy?')

You LOVE Nursery and always have

The way you skip-gallop all around the house

When you find your blankie after you haven't seen it in a couple hours & you just smother it & say "ohhhhhh, ba-pi!"

You are such a special boy. You have the most beautiful hair, the cutest little face, pretty olive color eyes, and dimples! I have to grit my teeth all day (britt & stef you know all about that!) I just think you are the cutest thing! I love your feisty personality and your tender heart as well. These past two years you have grown so much. You have made me grow too. You have taught me to be more patient. You are such a loved & needed edition to our home. I am so grateful that I was chosen to be your mama, and that Heavenly Father has blessed me with 2 precious little boys. I love you with all my heart. Thank you for being you. Happy Birthday Kosty!