Caleb Turns 2

Caleb turned 2 a few days ago!  It's been the most amazing thing watching him turn into a little boy.  Here's a little summary of what he's all about these days:
Favorite food:  Chicken Nuggets (although he loves all fruit and many vegetables too - he's the healthiest eater I know!)
Favorite word(s):  Chicken Nuggets (Are you seeing a theme here?  The other day he burst into the room and said, "Hey, Chicken Nugget!"  Sometimes he'll just be playing by himself saying "chicken nugget" every now and then.)
Favorite activities:  Bubbles, playing ball, pushing/riding in his car/truck, being tickled, little piggies

Favorite song:  Fruit of the Spirit from his Character Seeds Worship CD (he can say most of them by memory!)
Favorite book/story:  The Three Little Pigs

Everyday I'm shocked at the new words he can not only say but that he seems to truly understand.  
We're working on obedience.  He's usually pretty good at obeying Mommy and Daddy, but every now and then he has his issues.  His latest thing is we'll be walking through a busy parking lot, and he'll just decide to have a seat - in the middle of the parking lot!  We're working on it...He's also really good at saying he's sorry when he disobeys. 
The morning of his birthday, he asked to pee pee in the potty - and he did!  We haven't yet replicated it, but we'll get there in time.
He has an infectious laugh that attracts people from all around when we're out in  public.
He's loves his blankie, and he can't imagine a nap or going to bed without it.
He can say "I love you," although it comes out more like "I lu."
He gives the best hugs and the sweetest little kisses, sometimes just out of nowhere. 

We celebrated with a birthday party last weekend, and most of his favorite people were there.  It was a happy day that he's still talking about.

 He wasn't quite sure what to do with the smash cake.

We also took Caleb's first trip to the zoo with Ra Ra and Grandpa Jonathan. 

Picture Perfect

I went to the doctor this week for a check-up on the twins, and they snapped these perfect profiles:

Baby A is on the left.  Isn't she beautiful?  That's right - she's a she!   Baby B's on the right.  I think he's going to have a great sense of humor - see him laughing in the second picture?  Yep - he's a he!  One boy and one girl - perfect!

True Love

True love is...
...running to the store whenever your pregnant wife runs out of whatever the food choice of the week is (frozen waffles anyone?).
...finishing off the box of whatever last week's food choice was when your pregnant wife decides it's the most disgusting thing she's ever eaten.
...fixing the sprinkler system, even if it means numerous trips to the store and several afternoons spent elbow-deep in mud, because you know how much your wife loves her flowers.

...taking great care of and cleaning up after this sweet little face.

 ...worrying about and doctoring up this little sweet pea when he takes a tumble outside (notice the nice shiner on his right eye).

...offering to handle all of the middle of the night feedings when the babies arrive.
Mommy and Caleb already know this, but babies, when you get here you'll see that you've got one fantastic daddy who's going to put your needs above his own and take the best care of you, no matter what.  Because that's what true love is all about.