He had a fabulous birthday, filled with lots of extra attention from his three cousins who were staying with us while their parents were in Jamaica for 10 days. We started of the day with candles in his french toast, a relaxing morning of playing, naptime, a trip to the zoo, pizza and a birthday party!
We also rode the carousel TWICE at the zoo, because Licoln insisted, and who can resist that cute face when it's his birthday?
But I can promise you that the best part of his day were the candles and the "fire!" Once I let him blow out candles on his french toast (a few times) he asked about his candles the rest of the day until cake time! And thank heavens I was too tired to do anything else and just made simple cupcakes that Jake decorated to look like baseballs because I don't even think he noticed them! All he cared about was "more fire!" Jake lit his candles at least ten times and he was so cute blowing them out. He was still asking for "more fire" when we finally put away the lighter, and then never even ate his cupcake. The candles truly were the best part! :)
Dear Lincoln,
How I wish I could freeze time right now and keep you two forever and ever. You are the sweetest little boy with so much love and goodness. You have the cutest laugh, the brightest eyes, and a great sense of humor. Lately you think it is so funny to toot, and you announce it every time you do. You silly boy! I suppose that comes from having three older brothers. You love your brothers and do your very best to keep up with them. You do a pretty good job of it too! I'm pretty sure you think you are at least five. You can say all your brother's names and really, you can say pretty much anything you want! You are a great talker and for the most part we can all understand you. Even Owen knows what you're saying, and had to translate for Grammy when she was tending the two of you! Everyone just loves you, you bring so much joy to our home.
One of my favorite things about you is your snuggliness--you are so cuddly! You love your binkies and your white soft blankie that has a pale green trim around it, Often you will go find those and drop your blankie at my feet wherever I am and just snuggle there. And if I'm sitting you drop it on my lap and lay your head on me and snuggle. You love to snuggle with Daddy too and often come in our bed in the morning and snuggle with us. Before naptime and bedtime we always go in your room and shut the door and rock in your chair for a little bit. Sometimes we read a story and sometimes we just sing a song and snuggle. You are so sweet and love your face against mine while I read to you. And then, when it's time to get in your bed you say, "Fly!" So I hold you and say "Three...two...one..BLASTOFF!" And then soar you into your crib. And without fail, every time you turn your head towards me and say in the cutest little voice, "Goodnight!" It melts me every single time. And just today you insisted on a "Tiss" and a hug after you layed down. You give the best kisses and hugs! Sometimes I really can't believe you're mine. We are so lucky to have yo in our family!
My sweet Lincoln, I know I cannot freeze time, but I want to freeze these memories into my brain so I will never forget these sweet times with you. I love you more than words can express, and sometimes I just feel like I might burst because I love you so much! Happy birthday my little two year old!
Love, Mommy
