Tubby Turns Two!

Saturday, March 21 Two years ago today, the most perfect little baby in the world was born. As I was wheeled into my hospital room after more than two hours of recovery, I saw my baby for the first time, held lovingly in the arms of my husband. It was one of the most precious and beautiful sights etched into my mind that shall never be erased.

Thomas was perfect from day one...perfectly formed, perfectly beautiful, perfect little cry, perfect little boy. He has remained as such (minus a few "toddler moments" lately) throughout his little two years. I feel so blessed to have been awarded the opportunity to focus on nearly every moment of his babyhood and enjoy this fleeting season in time. From his little baby cries, to smiles and giggles, moving and grooving to the beat, running and climbing, talking and thinking, each little step has been cherished.

It was fun to celebrate this little boy's birthday. He has been so much enjoyed by everyone in this family, so excitement surrounding this day has been high. Everyday is special with Tubby around...today was EXTRA special.

We had beautiful weather to celebrate his special day with. Allowing for outside play, as well as lots of plasma cars, kitchen, and rice table play in the basement, there were lots of things for all of the little kids to do. Along with grandparents, aunts and uncles, twin cousins, and siblings, we had the other twin friend Thomas and his family here too! The two Thomases were born only 22 hours apart, and they even have the same middle name! Even funnier, is that they are both now going to be big brothers to little sisters who are due to be born in June only three days apart.

Tubby was pretty oblivious to all the fuss given him today. He even was content to let everyone else help open his presents, and seemed to enjoy having all those little people surrounding him. He did a fabulous job blowing out his two candles on his Firetruck cake....with, or course, two Dalmatian "woof-woofs" positioned on the seat of the truck.

Tubby chose Grandpa as his special playmate throughout much of the afternoon. Grandpa was a good sport as he followed Tubby onto the deck, and even crawled into the Barbie playhouse for a cup of afternoon tea. After most of the festivities and pizza feast were over, Tubby snuggled with Grandpa on the rocking chair as he drifted off to sleep with happy birthday dreams, no doubt.

(photo courtesy of Alison)

The main round of visitors exited during Tubby's late evening nap, while a new round arrived. Tubby spent the rest of the evening playing with his new toys, while the adults and older kids played a riveting game of poker. So many cars and toys, Tubby was in new toy heaven. Wearing his brand new CARS pjs, he perfected his golfing skills, mastered the art of remote control driving, and began to figure out exactly what Wedgits are (incidentally, this is our new classic favorite that we will be giving to everyone we know in the future).

Wow, what a day! Happy Birthday, Baby Boy!!!!