Matt, Stacey, and Ben Uhrig

Its funny, watching a two year old (or almost 2 we should say) evolve and begin to recognize the world around him! This time last year, Ben was truly unaware of all of the holidays including his Birthday. This year, however, its clearly different. Take Ben's birthday for example. Ben will be two in 2 weeks....and he knows it!

We were at the food store the other day and he saw a Thomas balloon (for those unfamiliar with Thomas as we were prior to ben: he is a cute little train with friends...who speaks with a british accent!). So anyway, Ben sees this ballon and says "I want Thomas Balloon my birthday mommy". Ok - I got that one....

a) he knows its his birthday around the corner

b) he knows thomas in many shapes and forms

c) he is clearly requesting an item specifically for his birthday.

Quite a change from last year. Needless to say - he continues with the same request, while we are standing in line - about 50 times..."mommy, I want thomas my birthday...".

This lovely conversation continues for many many days....We got a catalog in the mail: Birthday Express. How they got our name / address is beyond me but somehow THEY know Ben's birthday is around the corner and have decided to send about 3 catalogs in a 5 day period full of birthday themed party items! Ben thinks this is the coooolest thing ever!

Each night he likes to sit on the couch, with his Milk and froggie and review his options....At this point we believe Ben is deciding between Thomas and Friends OR John Deere...



Though we are definitely experiencing "the terrible twos": tantrums, power struggles, and more - this truly this is an AWESOME age...he is such and joy....and are loving every day of him!

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