Birthday Hoopla

Jacob turned 2 years old today- I've had a bit of trouble accepting it, the past year and a half since I started working have gone by so fast, and I feel like I've missed a lot. But I think Heavenly Father knew that it would be hard on me and has made sure that I was there for the important stuff. Thankfully, despite working, he still loves me and needs me and I look for to being able to cut back my hours in less than 9 months, and being able to be there for him and Michael full time. Anyhow, we had a wonderful Stake Conference today, and this evening we had family over for Jacob's birthday- so here are 8 fun things about Jacob on this 8th day of March.
1. His favorite food is probably roasted asparagus.
2. He says "not" instead of "no" most of the time. He will furrow his brow and look at you and say "NOT." I'm pretty sure he got this from me because I try to use the word NO less often, so instead I say things like "do NOT throw sand, do NOT stand on the table, do NOT jump on your brother!"
3. After snuggling in the dark, he will say "Nighty night" and this is his cue that he wants to be put in his crib to go to sleep.
4. He is developing a great sense of humor, and likes to pretend he is falling or he will point to the wrong picture on purpose and laugh.
5. He managed to blow out both his candles today in one shot, I was very impressed!
6. He still is not a big fan of nursery. You would think they cut off little tiny toddler toes in that room by the way he acts. He is getting a little better with it, I like to think.
7. He loves to dance and particularly enjoys singing the Hairbrush Song from Veggietales.
8. He is wearing 2T and 3T clothes now, and everyone thinks he's older than he is because of his height. My baby is no longer a baby, but a full fledged boy that is embracing his "two-ness."
THEN..

NOW...



Not a serious picture despite my efforts to get a good one tonight!

Here's a decent one taken this week- Happy Birthday to my Amazing Jacob!