Mack turns 2!

Mack turned 2 on Friday, August 21st. It's hard to believe that it has already been 2 years since we brought this little nugget home from the hospital. He is such a blessing to our family and adds an entirely different dynamic to the group.

At 2, Mack speaks 3-4 word sentences, runs and climbs (everywhere,) has an infectious laugh, is VERY stubborn/demanding, has a temper that won't wait (got that from Worth,) and he loves airplanes, trucks, and tools. He is notorious for finding the most dangerous thing in a room, no matter how many toys and/or people are there to distract him. He likes to eat hot dogs, chicken, spaghetti, french fries, and ham/pork of any kind. He's still not a huge fan of vegetables. I can get him to eat steamed carrots and potatoes, but that's about it. The only fruits he eats are blueberries,grapes, bananas, and raisins. He's moody with strawberries, those are hit or miss.

He is so fun and exhausting all at the same time. He's not a big napper - an average nap for him lately in the afternoon is about 30 minutes. He still is sleeping in his crib. He hasn't attempted to crawl out, so he's staying there as long as he fits in it or decides to crawl out. Potty training is not even on the radar yet, but we did get him a potty for his birthday. Something just to let him start thinking about it.

We couldn't have a birthday party Friday night on his actual birthday because Worth and his group are interviewing a physician to add to their group. So, we had to entertain other folks Friday night. We did, however, have his birthday celebration Saturday in Tifton at E.W. and Mia's house.

Mack starts preschool August 31st. Keep posted for his 2 year stats (his check up is this coming Wednesday,) and pictures from his first day of preschool at a later time.

I couldn't not give him something sweet on his actual birthday. So, Friday night before Worth and I left, the girls and I lit a candle and sang "Happy Birthday" to him. (I bought him a mini cake from Publix for Friday night) 

Saturday, we traveled to Tifton for his party. This was his "real" cake. 

Kid loves an airplane, so hopefully this met his approval. 

We just had a small family gathering - this was part of the crew there. 

Waiting on his cake. 

Seemingly happy....

Until he has a complete panic attack when we began singing to him. He freaked out and tried to escape the high chair. 

Mia came to the rescue. 

Still freaking out, Worth had to abandon the cake. 

Poor thing. See if we sing happy birthday to him again!

Worth still trying to calm down my traumatized, weird child. 

But eating eat, didn't pose any anxiety. One of his favorite things is "chocy" (chocolate) and this was a chocolate cake with lots of good icing. 

Emma enjoyed it as well. 

Everyone digging in for cake.

Emma helped Mack open gifts while Ellie filmed. 

So far, his favorite gift. His very own drill. Now, he hopefully won't keep stealing Worth's real one. 

Family shot

These are out of order, but this was right before the meltdown occurred. 

We had to blow the candle out as a group to show him that it was ok. 

Out of order, but this is when he woke up Friday morning, the girls serenaded him and carried him into the kitchen. Spoiled. Rotten. 

 The girls insisted on giving him their gift when he woke up. 

Instead of a card, Ellie wrote him a book - this is page 2. 

It's a harmonica! So, he won't keep stealing theirs. 

Emma showing him how it works. 

Sweet boy before we hit our Friday morning errands. 

Another out of order, cake eating picture

My 2 year old before church this morning. I know he is soon to be out of peter pan collars, but I couldn't stand the cuteness this morning. (Notice the tool kit that hasn't left his side since yesterday)