2.5

Dear Aidan,

Yesterday was exactly 2.5 years of being your mother. I am so blessed that you have given me that privilege. It feels so surreal sometimes though.

Aidan, you are so energetic and exciting all the time. There is rarely a dull moment with you around. Your passion for life is evident in everything you do. And, at times, you make me crazy, but I still love you tons.

You say the funniest things to me all the time. Just yesterday when you were in trouble and trying to talk me out of giving you a spanking.... I said, "Sorry, you lost your chance," and you responded with, "No, I lost my mittens." It's so hard to keep a straight face with you sometimes.

You have amazed me these last few weeks with how grown up you are. You have handled the adjustment of a new sister very well and you absolutely love your role as big brother. It is going to be great to see how your relationship with her grows over the years.

Being a mother has been one of the hardest things I have ever experienced, but I am so blessed to have you for a son. You have taught me some hard lessons, and I have learned a lot about love by having you.

I love you,

Mommy

More Cider Mill Pictures

Louisburg Cider Mill

We went to the Cider Mill today and had so much fun. We got some yummy apple cider and cider doughnuts when we got there. Aidan went down the inflatable slide a few times and then we went through the corn maze together. I had been a little worried that Aidan wouldn't make it through the corn maze without getting bored or tired, but we all did great. Nora slept, and Aidan loved directing us which way to go. It only took about 30-40 minutes to complete too.

It was really windy today, so I used the wrap to carry Nora and she loved it! I'm glad that she tolerated the chilly weather so well and was such a trooper all day.

Aidan loved the haybales and enjoyed going on a hayride as well. He insisted we were at the "circus."

Wheeee!

Random

When I asked Aidan if he wanted me to read him a book today he replied, "That would be wonderful." I just laughed.

While at the park tonight there was someone there with an Aidan and Nora. We heard them calling to the kids and were so surprised that we asked them to make sure we were hearing correctly. Sure enough....so weird.

Brotherly Love

Today, I was getting a little agitated at Aidan for not leaving Nora alone while she was in her swing. She was crying and he went running into the living room. I started calling after him to leave her alone. I followed him to find him kneeling next to her saying, "Baa baa black sheep, have you any wool..." He was trying to calm her down in his own little way and it was so cute.

Nora Cadence: 3 weeks