Happy Birthday Sebastian! Two Years Old!

Today, my baby turns two. I can't believe it. As I sat up last night nursing Matteo, my thoughts were with Sebastian and that day two years ago when we entered the journey of parenthood. Our lives are so full, so rich, so chaotic, and so spectacular now as a family with children. I think neither Paul nor I ever imagined how much having children could change your life. And I am so grateful to God each day that he has led us on this path.

So much has happened in Sebastian's life this year. From walking, running and jumping (well, okay so he can't really jump!) to using a quiet voice, a LOUD voice, knowing how to be funny and throwing tantrums, it's hard to believe that they develop so many skills in such a short time. Paul has graduated from grad school, we've sold our house, moved to Melbourne, Paul changed jobs, I became a stay at home Mami, and Sebastian gained a baby brother. Whew...!

We had a great day today. In the morning we went to Gymboree for his playgym class. The topic was firefighters and firetrucks and he had a blast. Then I ventured to do some grocery shopping by myself for the first time with both kids. Sebastian loves Wal-Mart and he enjoyed his birthday shopping trip. He was super excited when it turned out the two guys in line behind us to pay were firefighters! They showed him their firetruck after and he throught that was great. After his nap we played hide and seek (a new favorite) and he pretended to be the doctor with his little brother. We had hoped to take him swimming in the pool, but it had been raining all afternoon. =( He loves looking at the rain though and had been saying "rain, wet and outside" for a while so as soon as Paul came home they went outside to play in the rain and puddles. He was so happy. We had pizza for dinner (he loves it) and sang happy birthday with some cookies. Overall, a great day for the birthday boy.

Sebastian - my guapo - Mami and Daddy love you so much. This past year you have become such a little personality. You now know what you want, when you want it and you are learning how to let us know too! It's been so much fun being on this journey with you from being a baby to a toddler! We love you so much!

Enjoy the pictures of his special day.

Opening a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse music CD from Matteo.

Someday they will both be looking and smiling right?

Checking baby's heart.

Wet and happy playing in the rain.

This is a video so turn up your volume before you hit play!

Singing happy birthday to Sebastian.