My baby is 2. And he's growing so much. He's a tall boy and every time he's standing I can't believe how big he is. He's doing amazingly well in therapy and is walking with less and less support every week. He has an amazing spirit and is a trooper.
His current loves are Wow Wow Wubbzy (Wubbzy Wubbzy Wow Wow), SpongeBob, anything with an engine and wheels, and antagonizing his older brother. He's saying a few more words and repeats the inflection of almost anything we say. He's starting to do cute little things like hitting his hand on purpose and then saying, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" and putting his hand next to his mouth and saying some one's name when he wants attention (Daddy, Bo, SpongeBob, MeowMeow). He says, "Mama," at least 1000 times a day and when I respond, he either acts like he was just checking in or quickly comes up with something to show me. He can spot a basketball goal almost anywhere- on TV they're every where and in the car, he says, "baball" and you know you've just passed one.
He loves his Sleepy Dog and has to have it with him at all times. Yesterday we went to WalMart and I told him he had to leave Sleepy Dog in the car. He kissed Sleepy Dog and wanted me to put him in Toser's seat. Sleepy Dog is present at meal times and when watching the TV. Don't ever touch Sleepy Dog's ears or tag because they're probably wet with spit. And about tags; Tater is an equal opportunity tag licker/stroker. If he finds a tag (on a cushion, on a blanket, in his pants), he'll zone out and start smacking/clicking his tongue and/or licking the tag. We don't have see him to know he's found a tag because you can hear the sound. If we call him out on it, he acts embarrassed and laughs. We call him Tag Boy and he nods his head.
This kid has taught me more about living in the last 2 years than I ever knew in the 29 years before I had him. He frustrates me beyond belief with his stubbornness. He makes me appreciate all the little things in life. He's taught me to be a little less judgmental and he's taught me to fight for what I believe in. I don't know what else is in store for this little Medical Mystery I have as a second child, but you better believe he's going to inspire everyone he encounters along the way. I love you Tater. You've completed our family and my heart.
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Happy Birthday sweet precious Nate! We are all so lucky to know you!!!!
Ok. Just saw the picture your sis posted.....loved it and had a good laugh at how much you and Bo look alike. But now I'm reading this and the tears are flowing, good tears. This much emotion is not good for me..... Hugs, LaLa
Wow! 2 already?? What an amazing 2 years it's been, huh? A lot of times when I think of you guys, I picture a photo we took at Kieran's 2nd birthday, when you were expecting Tater. Something about it always sticks in my mind, I think because that's when you told us about his feet and that he was a he ;) Who knew that such an incredible little boy was about to be born? And something tells me, we ain't seen nothing yet. Big kisses to him and the big brother, too.
We really enjoyed seeing you guys and hate that we leave so far but at least you all like Atlanta or appear too. :) Hope Little man and his big brother had a great birthday. Give them both big birthday hugs from their Atlanta friends.
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