Dear AJ,

You are two years old today! I havent blogged much lately, but I couldnt let the day pass me by without an update.
In some ways, its hard to believe my baby boy is already 2. In other ways, you have changed and matured so much over the last year, I’m surprised you’re not 3 or 4 years old. 
You had your check up at the doctor’s yesterday. You weigh 29 pounds and are 33 inches tall. You’ve definitely slowed down on the growing, compared to your first year. I can only attribute it to the fact that you are non stop, all day long. You have a pretty hearty appetite, though you’ve definitely become pickier. Right now, you like to eat cereal (rice krispies or kix) with soy milk for breakfast. You’re pretty good with using a spoon, though you must get tyerd from the effort it takes, cause you often drop it and finish it off with your fingers. You went on a month long hiatus from blueberries, but have recently started eating them again. You also like grapes and applesauce. You refuse vegetables of any variety, even if they’re disguised. You love pasta, turkey and fried shrimp.
You sleep in a big boy bed now, and have started sleeping through the night regularly. Its not my preference, but you usually wake up between 5 and 5:30am. I’m not complaining, though. I’ll take that over four wake ups during the night any time.
 You can say more words than I have time to list, and even more that we cant seem to understand. 
The most unique thing about you is your love for the Blue Man Group. You have their rock concert dvd and watch it everyday. You love to drum along with them and have memorized most of the show. You know when to drum, and can follow their beat in many places. You love to sing along, follow their commands, and jump. Its pretty cute to watch, and if I can figure out iMovie before you’re 18, I’ll add a clip to this post.
Other than rocking out, you enjoy puzzles, being chased and tickled, and coloring.
You are kind and loving and quick to smile and laugh. Your sweetness makes my heart melt regularly. I am so proud to be your mommy.

Happy Birthday, AJ! I love you!!