Happy 2nd Birthday Neacel!

Neacel turned 2 on the 13th but we celebrated on the 10th with Nick's parents and mine. Nick and I debated alot on what kind of cake to get Neacel...Choo Choo's (his new love), sports, Elmo, or Caillou. We ended up finding a Caillou cake so we went with that, we figured everything else we could do later years. Neacel was thrilled about the cake...he kept yelling "Caillou Cake!" We were so happy to see him happy and excited. Neacel's new love is his Thomas train set...it started a while ago when I was at Target with my mom. She asked Neacel what toy he wanted and he said "choo choo" since then he has quite the collection. Mom got him a track for his birthday, and there are 3 smaller ones that we plan on getting him for Christmas. He got blocks, clothes, cars, books, puzzles and tons more. He is so spoiled. Daily we have to play with blocks, and choo choo's...I think its time for a little variety.




On a little side note, Neacel went in for his 2 year check up and he is doing great. He is 30lbs and Nick doesn't remember how tall he is but I'm thinking about 35inches...guess I should get the tape measure out and find out for sure. Nick had to fill out a little questionnaire about Neacel and his development, according to what Nick put Neacel is developmentally 2 years and 9 months. Neacel is so good at remembering things, counting and catches on very quickly with everything. He talks so well, which I am so thankful for. He got a flu shot while he was there, and wasn't happy about his "boo boo" but got over it quickly with a choo choo sticker. When Nick and Neacel got home, I asked Neacel about the dr appointment, he simply says "Boo boo" and then gives Nick a dirty look.

Neacel is a wonderful big brother, the only problem is he usually causes the problem that he wants to help fix. Example: Neacel has never wanted binki's but he suddenly wants them, and by them I mean Brody's. So when we aren't looking Neacel will grab the binki out of Brody's mouth and put it in his own and run! But as soon as we say that Brody wants it back he is willing to give it back, and usually wants to be the one to shove (literally) it in his mouth. He will take his blankets too. While he loves taking things from his little brother, he doesn't hesitate to share toys, give hugs and kisses and talk to him. I'm excited to watch them grow up together and become good friends!