2 years old!

Happy 2nd birthday, Paul! He is such a happy little boy and brings joy to everyone around him. We had a train party the day before his birthday. He always gets very excited when a "choo-choo" goes by on the tracks behind our house or when we see a train anywhere. Here are some things I want to remember about Paul as a 2-year-old.

*Paul LOVES his big brother and little sister. He can usually be found doing whatever Stephen is doing. As much as he likes playing with him, Paul is also very good at pushing Stephen's buttons. He will take toys away, push or bite him, or even tackle him if he is upset. Paul calls Theresa "Rose" and just points at Stephen.

*He enjoys looking at pictures of his family members and will point and name everyone.

*His imagination is really developing. He has fun pretending to play basketball and baseball. He will also pretend to be a puppy or a tiger.

*Paul is a big fan of reading books, by himself or with mommy or daddy. His favorites include any books about trucks, "Slam Dunk," and animal books.

*He has a stuffed tiger that always goes to bed with him. He holds onto it by the tag around its neck. Paul is also still attached to his pacifier. He asks for it by pointing his finger in his mouth.

*His vocabulary is building everyday. I can usually understand what he is talking about. His favorite word is definitely "why."

*Stephen and Paul both like to be "Father." They are frequently seen holding books up and walking around like a priest does at Mass. Paul likes pointing out crosses and Jesus. He has started repeating random words he hears during Mass. This morning he heard the priest mention St. Paul. Paul looked at me and said, "Paul!"

"Paul loves playing outside. He likes riding bikes, playing baseball, and digging in the dirt.

We love you, Paul!

"Happy birthday, dear Paul!"

Blowing out his candles