Tip's Included: A Family of 6: Gracious! He's TWO!

I've had exactly 2 months to get used to saying that but I still can't believe it! Pierce turned 2 on September 30 but we celebrated his birthday a week early because Mark was going to be traveling. Figured it's safe to do now while he doesn't know when his actual birthday is :) We had a fun day of playing with new toys, sitting and reading book in his new chair, and playing outside. Mark's family came over that night for some more presents and hamburgers.

My last post about Pierce was when he was, well, I can't find that one so who knows when it was. Can we say 'terrible mom'... sigh...

Pierce is really just the sweetest little boy. He has the most sensitive little spirit in him. He loves to snuggle. He loves to sit in your lap and read books. He LOVES his big brother, 'ake', wanting to do everything Jake does. He loves to be outside. He is so great about saying, 'chank chu' (thank you) without hardly ever being prompted. Speaking of talking, little stinker finally started saying his firsts words back in late July- 22 months old. We were a little nervous that he wasn't talking but he is definitely catching up and he has the most adorable little voice, I seriously love it! We are working on putting 3 words together now. Pierce is definitely our little scaredy cat. He wants to be held when we are outside in the dark. And thanks to big brother, Jake, he's terrified of 'osts' (ghosts)- working on convincing him they aren't real and telling Jake not to mention them. Pierce will clench his little fists and shake while saying, 'carry' (scarey). It's precious and sad and I love that he wants to be in my arms when he's scared. Pierce has started praying at dinner (in his own way) and I know that it brings the happiest tears to Jesus' eyes listening to a 2 years old talk to Him. I love that my kids know Jesus at a young age.

TWO year old stats:

Weight: 28.2 pounds (50%) Jake was 28 pounds at two

Height: 37 inches (75%) Jake was 36 3/4 inches at two