Happy Second Birthday Thatcher

Dear Thatcher,

Your birthday week kind of fell apart as everyone else in the family came down with the stomach bug you had brought home from school earlier in the week. By Friday, your birthday, you were feeling much better, but sadly dad was fully sick and missed most of the day. Your brothers got you up early so you could open your presents before they headed to school. You had been talking about getting presents all week and were very excited to finally get to see them.

You got the classic two year old gifts, a new lawn mower, a toddler t-ball set, a new puzzle, and fire station Mega Blocks. The shark and dinosaur wrapping paper was also very exciting to you.

 The only right way to start your birthday was with donuts. We even took your brothers before we had to drop them off at school. You ate a whole bag of donut holes and part of the Spidey donut you picked out for yourself. Donuts are your favorite thing and I was so happy you got to share some with your brother on your special day.

 

Your brothers were so sad that they weren't going to get to spend your birthday with you. You gave Rowan the sweetest hug before we left to take your brothers to school.

 

You and I had a great morning. We went shopping, then came home to play baseball and swing outside, two of your favorite things. Then you requested Mac and cheese, your favorite, for lunch.





 After naps you even let me cuddle you for a few minutes, an amazing gift for your mother. You picked out some new dinosaurs at the store which we played with most of day.

 Zane came home sick after lunch and by the evening it was becoming clear that both of your brothers were fading fast, which meant that your party, which was scheduled for the next day, was probably not going to happen. So we went ahead and let you open your presents from Grammie, Papa, and The Prance family since we weren't sure when we'd be able to celebrate with the rest of the family. You loved your fire truck from Grammie and played with it for the rest of the evening.

 

 After dinner we sang to you and you were the only on feeling well enough to eat cupcakes. It wasn't the greatest of celebrations, but we tried. In good news you had a great time and seemed to have a wonderful birthday despite the rest of your family not feeling great.

 

 

 So now, sweet boy, you are two years old. You think you're the biggest of boys, but you will always be my baby. You are so funny and light up everyday for our entire family. I can't imagine this life without. We love you so much little man. I wish I could freeze time in this moment, in this stage. I'll try to soak up every minute instead. Here is to another amazing year with you.

Happy Birthday!
Love
Mamma