My Baby is 2!!!

So tomorrow is Jordan's 2nd birthday and I still can't believe it! It still seems like just yesterday that I was running around the house "nesting" and cleaning everything in sight, just waiting for his arrival.

At this time 2 years ago we were at LDS hospital, waiting to really be induced. We had watched the Daytona 500 (I bet we were the only room with that going on), and just holding out until I had the green light to start things going. That happened at about 8:00 am on the morning of the 19th, and Jordan was born at 6:30 pm. That sounds like I was in labor for a long time, but I really wasn't. Even after they started me it took him a while to decide to move on out. Once he made up his mind though, things went fast and long story short, he arrived.

I can hardly remember my life before he came. Even though I waited nearly 10 years for him, I don't know what I did with all of that time. Did I have free time back then? But even when he is sick, or up all night, I don't regret it for a second.

He was born holding his head up, and trying to move around a lot! He started sleeping through the night early on, and I can't complain for a second. Mostly I miss the fact that I absolutely loved being pregnant with him, and then after he was born I loved getting up to feed him during the night. It was just a special time for the two of us, and sometimes I miss that. Now he is so busy, and is such a daddy's boy. I know I am still the Mom, but he doesn't "need" me quite as much.

I guess it's true what everyone says..."They grow up so fast". Even now I think, "Wow, only 14 more birthdays until he drives", or "16 more until he goes to college". These 2 years have passed so fast that I can't believe it. I love him so much and I am so grateful for him!

We plan on celebrating his birthday with all of the extended family this weekend, but tomorrow we will just enjoy it at home with Duane, Jordan and I. I hope he is feeling better tomorrow. I got him a big balloon (his favorite thing) and some "cream" (ice cream). I think we will wait for cake until the weekend, since his tummy still isn't good. Happy Birthday Bubba!!!

Remembering my Brother

Just a quick post to share how much I love my brother Chris. Tomorrow (the 13th) is his birthday (his 30th) but alas...we are still like 21 and 19 right?

My brother is the most amazing person I have ever known. He has been, and still is (I think), my best friend. He has the biggest heart and love for others of anyone I have ever known. He has put up with me being his big sister for his whole life. Which is hard knowing me and the way that I can be bossy. (Not really, but ok, yes I am)

I remember that we used to take turns picking out videos at our Grandma's house, and even though I know he didn't want to sometimes, he would give in to me picking something long like The Sound of Music.

Chris is the best guy that I have ever known, and would give you the shirt off of his back. He has been there for me when times have been hard. He has always been a bright spot in my life. He has been such an amazing example to me! I always thought of him as my little brother, but in reality he is my "big" brother. Even Jordan has a huge bond with him, and we talk (and pray) about him daily.

I love you bro, and wish you the best 30th ever. Jordan and Duane and I love you so much and can't wait to see you soon. Thanks for being my brother!