August Samuel~Two Years Old

I have been lying awake at night thinking about all I wanted to say about you August Samuel..... 

There are too many words to describe you, too many stories, too many emotions. You are a shining light, a whirlwind, a sour patch kid, a lover. And you are TWO!

Was it really two years ago when we first got to hold you and love on you?

And I have been loving on you ever since. If you would read back through this blog you would see me comment on how well we fit together. We have always melted into each other. Now that you sleep in a big boy bed, I miss rocking. Maybe that is why I crave your touch and you crave mine. I could kiss you all day everyday and for right now you mostly allow it and kiss me right back. You always have to kiss my cheek and my "otter cheek." You can't go to sleep without kissing Daddy and Em too. You give the best big hugs too--and to anyone who wants one! You are our lover and I love your sweet side. 

You are also rotten. Oh my do you make us laugh and keep us on our toes. You are center of attention and are captivating. Everything you do has this extra little spark and I catch myself just watching you (and laughing at you when you are suppose to be in trouble.) You never stop smiling (unless you are acting serious/sad to get your way) and you never ever slow down.You do NOT listen. When you hear "Auggie STOP!" you think that means run away faster...with a big grin on your face. I probably drive you nuts because I ask you a million questions a day--just because I love your little/loud voice. Your answer to any question is "I don't know, either" and you are constantly saying "Oh-tay" and "Yep!" You love to yell "Go CARDINALS!" and say "Rorry" in the softest voice when you are in trouble. And then you usually just go and do whatever you were doing again. You repeat everything we say, especially Em. You are a man of two to three word sentences but you always get your message across.

You are not a big fan of toys. You don't have time for them. You love sitting on the counter/table/where ever you are not suppose to be. You wake up saying "Oushide" and will not come in until dark. You only like tennis shoes with socks and you pick out a hat to wear everyday. And you pull it down too far over your eyes too. You always want to play basketball and you think everything is a tractor and that you should get to ride it. You love cows and goats (visiting the farm) and so far love swimming this year. You could live off of fruit and prefer juice over milk. Hot dogs and mac'n'cheese rate right up there too. You love a snack and definitely have a sweet tooth. You like to sleep with a stuffed animal but it changes constantly and you make me read the same five books in the same order every night. 

You also love your big sister. You watch her every move and repeat everything she says. You guys are very easy to take anywhere right now because you can pretty much keep up. She is teaching you how to jump off the bed, how to be a bit sassy, how to play barbies and which toys are best (whatever she is playing with is what you need.) She is also teaching you how to love and be helpful. She has become your little teacher and can be found asking you what letter you see (you actually know quite a few!) and is always there to remind you that we only color on paper (you never ever listen and my counter top is proof.) We can't wait to see you in the big brother role. You are our perfect middle child.

We love you so much Auggie Boy. We would keep you two forever if we could.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!