Hayden Thomas is TWO!

At 1:22pm today....

My itty bitty 3lb 0.7oz baby turns TWO!!

ONE                                  TWO

You have always been... and still remain, a man of your own mind.  You were the unheard of preemie, whose feeding tube was out at 33weeks 6days.  (I recently had a nurse practitioner who didn't even meet you as a baby tell me that one of the neonatologist still talks about you to this day!)  And its no secret you love your food still today.  You are a fantastic eater & not difficult to please.  Some of your favorite foods include "zaza" {pizza}, cheese, fruit snacks & any type of fruit.  Though your current favorite is apples.  Your personality is so determined its amazing (and sometimes frustrating).  You are very strong willed!  You love cars, trains, airplanes & anything that goes!  You can name several body parts & your vocabulary is increasing at a very rapid rate.  You are mastering the art of putting 2 words together.  Your sister calls you "Maas."  Your brother calls you (and himself) "None-en."  And strangely, you don't say your own name yet.  You wear a size 7 shoe.  A size 24month-2T pants.  And 2T-3T tops.  You sleep a wonderful 12 hours at night, in your big boy bed.  And take one 2 hour nap each afternoon.  You are outgoing & not scared to join in a group.  But you are definately still a mama's boy & very loving & tenderhearted.  Sometimes you like to just sit & hold your mommy's hand.  You love to watch out for your brother & sister, making sure they put their tooth brushes away & threw their trash away.  You play the "big brother" roll very well.  You do a great job helping clean up!  You have an infectious smile that melts my heart in a way I could never imagine possible. 

I have had so much fun watching you grow to be two.  And I am so excited to see how much fun the journey to THREE will be!!  I love you Hayden Thomas.  Happy Birthday!