My baby (sniff sniff) is 2.

Happy Birthday Tyson Brady!

The squinty eyes is his look right now.

No, I didn't get new counter tops, we were in Tahoe during his birthday! More pictures from our family vacation to come!

Ty enjoying his cake with his family.

Time to open presents! Hudson's just as excited if not more than Ty!

On each of my kids birthday's I reminisce about the last year by writing them a letter in a special journal that is just for them. I write about how they have grown, what fun things they did, who they are becoming. And each time I reminisce I get a little teary eyed because that time in their life (and mine) is over. They will never be 1 again. I love to see them grow and learn but the mommy in me gulps at the thought of them growing up so fast. But then I remind myself that they are a gift from the Lord, that they aren't really mind to cling to, they are the Lords. I am just a tool, and a very important one, in training them in godliness.

Tyson is 2. He turned two on Feb 28th and this birthday (hold on I need a tissue) has been an emotional one for me. My baby is two. And because we are done having kids I will never again have a baby that turns two. ( I know...don't be so dramatic, Heather, but I cant help it.) The thing about Ty that makes me hold my breath is that he doesn't want to be little...with ever fiber in his being he wants to be a big kid. This I didn't expect. I expected him to be my baby, to want his mommy, to be able to do more for him, but his famous words are "I do it, mommy". GULP!

Because of this...I need to stop fighting the growth and enjoy his every breath. And I will because with this birthday I realize the next time I "blink" he will be Jaxon's age and that will really take my breath away.

Tyson Brady,

You are my baby and you will always be. I love you my sweet brown eyed boy and even though I hold my breath at the thought of you growing up I also look forward to seeing the kind of young man you will become. God has a plan for you my son and I know its a good one. I pray that you would come to know Jesus as your King at an early age and that your life would be a life lived for Him. This next year I pray that you would learn to obey me and your daddy so that one day you will be able to easily obey your heavenly father. The smile and determination that the Lord has given you will be your strength in life so I pray that you wouldn't be proud, but that you would be a humble man who longs to serve his king. I love you with all my heart.

Love,

Mommy