I’ve been feeling all sorts of reflective these last few weeks. Our house is officially on the market, which was surprising sad for me. This was our first house, the house that we’ve raised our child in. The house that we fixed up, improved and actually hoped to make a small profit with (not in this economy honey). We have a lot of memories here, and I’m sad to leave them behind, even if it means that we are moving on to bigger and better things.
Not only that, but Eli turns 2 in less than 3 weeks. Two years old.
He’s grown from this teeny tiny baby that I could hold with one arm.
To this toddler that I can barely hold with two arms.
As we prepare for his birthday party, which he’s sharing with his cousin Evie (her first birthday), I’m thinking back over the last two years, with more joy that can possibly be contained in one person. And just a touch of sadness.
But I’m also making up a few batches of Cake Balls shaped as footballs, basketballs and lady bugs. At least the sugar rush will help me through.
Yes, we’re celebrating a little early over here. Two is a very special birthday.
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He is ADORABLE! It is hard to leave your first house, isn’t it? I hope your move goes smoothly! Those cake balls sound DELISH!
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By Life with Kaishon on 03.09.10 7:11 pm | Permalink
As the mom of an 8, 6 and almost 2 year old I can tell you that it doesnt get any easier to watch your kids grow up……
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By Momma on 03.09.10 7:33 pm | Permalink
He is a cute boy. Why time flies so fast?
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By Annie on 03.09.10 7:39 pm | Permalink
Yes, 2 is a very special birthday! This is a really sweet post. Happy Birthday to your little boy.
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By Through Jenny's Lens on 03.09.10 7:40 pm | Permalink
They grow so fast…but oh, how I love watching it happen! He is adorable!!
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By Cecily R on 03.09.10 8:22 pm | Permalink
2 is very special indeed. We celebrate birthdays all week in our house. Cake balls sounds divine
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By jenny on 03.09.10 10:08 pm | Permalink
2 years old just sneaks up on you, doesn’t it? Happy Birthday to him!
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By blueviolet on 03.10.10 4:37 am | Permalink
Happy birthday to your little man!! It goes by too quickly doesn’t it??
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By Cortney @ Evan Has Landed on 03.10.10 5:27 am | Permalink
It’s amazing how fast time goes, isn’t it? I saw that cake ball recipe. Those look like tons of fun…let me know how they turn out!
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By amber on 03.10.10 7:43 am | Permalink
It goes by way too fast doesnt it?
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By Dee on 03.10.10 7:49 am | Permalink
Change is tough. You will make lots of new memories at your new home! Happy birthday to your almost 2 year old!
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By MomOf4 on 03.10.10 8:03 am | Permalink
Love those pictures! I know just how you feel
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By Christine LaRocque on 03.10.10 10:01 am | Permalink
2 cute!!!
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By Doll Clothes Gal Pal on 03.10.10 11:42 am | Permalink
WE have a 2 yr old birthday Celebration in just 9 days. We are counting down. THen we have a BIG 21 birthday for my oldest 2 weeks later. YES March and April great birthday months.
Luv the first pic your little one is too cute. Good luck with the sale of your home. I can only dream when our day will come. Hopefully in the next 4 yrs.
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By Night Owl Mama on 03.10.10 1:46 pm | Permalink
aww so adorable!!
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By Rocio on 03.10.10 2:15 pm | Permalink
Oh, that is a great hat! I can relate to your sadness in leaving your first home! We’re going to be leaving our first home in the next year or so…we’ve given birth to both our little ones here and it holds so many memories…
But you’ll take all those sweet memories with you, remember that!
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By Jenn @ Beautiful Calling on 03.10.10 6:23 pm | Permalink
I think two is my favorite birthday!! Good luck selling your house.
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By Upstatemomof3 on 03.10.10 7:07 pm | Permalink
Exciting changes! Those cake balls sound yummy. This was a thoughtful post. It helped me remember how much joy I’ve had with my little ones and how quickly the time goes. Thanks for that!
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By Amber @ Because Babies Grow Up on 03.10.10 7:20 pm | Permalink
Special memories indeed. Hoping you all have a wonderful birthday celebration during these busy times.
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By Momisodes on 03.10.10 8:11 pm | Permalink
Two IS a special birthday! I hope he has a happy one!
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By Muthering Heights on 03.10.10 8:25 pm | Permalink
Happy birthday to your little one!
Good luck with the move.
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By Buckeroomama on 03.11.10 5:05 am | Permalink
Wishing him the greatest 2nd birthday ever.
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By angie on 03.11.10 11:53 am | Permalink
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