Two Years Old.

I am just now getting around to posting about Colin's big birthday this week... mostly because I now have a TWO YEAR OLD. Can you believe that? To quote Colin's favorite book, "Where did the baby go?"

Colin started the day with a special sign on his door at school. His teachers both wore yellow t-shirts! And the class sang happy birthday to him. Hopefully he was more polite to them; when Mike and I sang him happy birthday, he promptly requested "Farmer in the Dell" instead.

Mom picked Colin up from school early and our friends from across the street came over with a present. Colin was unsure about this whole present-opening thing at first.

But once he figured out there were TOYS in the packages, he changed his tune.

He was very excited to get this car launching ramp (or, "car whee!" as he calls it).

That is, until Mike brought out his BIG present, which caused him to drop everything and yell "CAW CAW BIKE!!!!"

So we kind of misjudged the size of this bike. His feet don't even reach the pedals... but he doesn't care, he just scoots himself around the house on it. He was overjoyed.

It was a crazy day and evening.. this is the only picture I got of me and my stinker on our special day. Colin is deeply pondering the meaning of life in his advancing age.

Our present-opening extravaganza continued with the rest of the presents from G and Grandma that didn't get opened last weekend. This microwave rocked his world. He tried to take it to bed with him that night.

Finally, it was time for cake. Here's a tip for you parents out there. Don't give your kid an entire cupcake all to himself one weekend, and then three days later put a whole cake in front of him, and try to explain to him why he only gets one piece instead of the whole thing. This was in the middle of 10 straight minutes of "CAKE MINE! MIIIIIINNNNNNEEEE!"

Shut it with the singing already, this is the third time with this song today. Give me the cake.

But once he had the cake in front of him, my sweet boy returned.

One of Colin's favorite new pasttimes is looking at his baby book. He loves the pictures of himself as a baby. He doesn't know it's himself, but he likes to tell the baby "night night." When I look at those pictures, I just can't believe that Colin is that little baby. I love that he's becoming a little person with his own personality and sense of humor. He makes every day more fun, challenging, and happy. We love him so much. Happy Birthday Colin!