Jaden is 2 1/2 Years Old!

I can't believe that Jaden is halfway to three already! Makes me so sad to think about how fast the time is going by. I want him to be little forever. But since I can't freeze time, I do want to remember how much he has changed our lives and for him to know just how special he is.

Dear Jaden,
Because of you, I became a mommy.
Because of you, I have never enjoyed life more.
Because of you, I have seen just how high a pile of laundry can grow.
Because of you, Bear Bear is always on my mind.
Because of you, we have Barney playing in the car...all the time.
Because of you, I haven't stopped worrying for the past two and a half years (plus the nine months before that).
Because of you, I will probably worry for the rest of my life.
Because of you, I have learned how wonderful the "terrible" twos can be.
Because of you, there are things in life that don't matter like they used to.
Because of you, there are things in life that matter way more than they ever did before.
Because of you, I have read How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon about a thousand times.
Because of you, I have never been asked so many questions.
Because of you, I am always concerned about the ingredients in the foods and products we buy.
Because of you, I have learned about every sport there is.
Because of you, I rarely ever shop for me anymore.
Because of you, I research everything.
Because of you, I keep Benadryl with me at all times.
Because of you, I have learned how important naps are.
Because of you, I can never get enough hugs and kisses.
Because of you, Daddy loves Saturday cartoons (or at least he has a good excuse to watch them now).
Because of you, I don't leave home without snacks and a sippy cup.
Because of you, family has a whole new meaning.
Because of you, I love shopping for new toys.
Because of you, toys are taking over the house.
Because of you, I can't go shopping without checking out the little boy's clothes and shoes.
Because of you, we've been to tons of birthday parties.
Because of you, people smile and greet us everywhere we go.
Because of you, we can't go to the mall without stopping in Barnes & Noble to play with the trains.
Because of you, Daddy has a new best buddy.
Because of you, the house is never quiet.
Because of you, I know where all the best ice cream stops are.
Because of you, I am a better teacher.
Because of you, I am always learning.
Because of you, there is never a dull moment.
Because of you, we haven't been on time for anything for the past two and a half years.
Because of you, all the "little things" are so much more important.
Because of you, Elijah has an amazing big brother.
Because of you, I have never been happier in my life.


I Love You Jaden Bear!