This Boy...

This boy!  My "sweetest boy," as I call him.  The one who has taught me to laugh, cry and love more than I ever thought possible.  This boy is now 2 years old!!

This boy brings so much amazing joy into my life; our lives.  I just love him so much.  And I tell him that; often.  And it's often accompanied by kisses.  Because I know there will come a day when he'll look at me and give an exasperated sigh, and say "mom" and give me a look. Until then (and probably even after), I'll tell him, and kiss him, all the time.

This boy talks or sings non stop.  Really.  If it's too quiet, something is not right.  He absorbs more than I think and then spits out a word, phrase or song lyrics hours or days later.  He now says please, thank you, and I love you. He likes to say his ABCs and count to 10 (with some assistance).  And he sings "You Are My Sunshine" and "Happy Birthday" frequently.

(Yes, he is wearing Halloween jammies- ha!)

He's developing a sense of humor.  He loves to laugh and his smile lights up his whole body.
He likes trucks, sports balls, and is drawn to musical toys.
This boy is super sensitive.  I love this trait.  Yet, at times he can be very strong willed. Can't we all.
He loves to dance and read stories and is super energized by having his "people" (family) around him.
I'd say this boy had a pretty cool day on his birthday. He started off at swim class.

He then had his 2 year old well checkup.  (Ok, not cool.)  He's now 27 lbs. and just over 35 inches tall.

He met his brand new cousin, Nathan, who is also his new birthday buddy!  (On the left is Nathan and on the right is Asher from June 11th exactly 2 years earlier!!)

He had lunch at Portillos (maybe mommy was more excited than Asher) and topped the day off with ice cream!

Happy 2nd Birthday Asher!!  Your "people" love you more than words can say!!