Our Sweet 2 year old

Jacob turned 2 on wednesday, wow how the time flies.    Some might remember how we got Teancum some big gifts when he turned two and in hindsight it seemed like a lot and I thought we wouldn't go overboard again on gifts...So what did we get our overactive two year old?  A trampoline!  I guess some parents don't learn.  Anywho, here are some things that we love about our two year old.

Jacob loves to sing and dance and can often be found kicking up his heels or singing a familiar tune.

Jacob has a kind heart. He doesn't like seeing someone upset and often says sorry when he sees somebody sad.

Jacob likes sharing and taking turns. I've lost track of the times Teancum has asked for a turn or for some of something that Jacob loves and Jacob shrugs says "sure" and hands it over.

Jacob is all boy, sticks, cars, balls, guns, water, and being outdoors in general are all things he loves.  He's adventerous and quick to smile he has no fear, whether it be bugs or big dogs, or climbing and jumping from heights that make mom shudder Jacob tackles them all.

Jacob loves his brothers and will be quick to check on the baby when he cries, or try to give him his binkie or bear or a toy when Keith is sleeping.  He adores Teancum and wants to be just like him.

Jacob is self motivated.  If  he wants to go potty in the toilet, he'll strip down time and time again to sit by himself with no reward from me, of course his motivation backfires on me when he decides he wants to learn how to climb onto (and off of) the top bunk with out the ladder.

Jacob has an impish grin and a nack for making us laugh, especially when he is in trouble.  While this makes for lots of fun, it certianly makes it difficult to discipline him...Like when we send him to timeout and he'll fake cry for a few seconds then turn around and grin at you (over and over again) or like today when I asked if he wanted paddled and he said "paddle" and did the deed for me.  Aggravating and just too darn cute for his own good, Jacob we love you forever.