Happy 2nd Birthday Maxim Tito!

My dear Little Bubu,

Two years old, wow! How did that happen? The last year with you has been so fun. You are such a loving, social little guy and as cute as can be. You started walking around 15 months. You almost have all your teeth in, just waiting on those two year molars to completely come through. You are in the 3rd percentile for height and 25 percentile for weight, which makes you deliciously round and adorable.

You are talking so much! You have quite a vocabulary for a two year old. You love to say whatever your brother says, even if you don't quite understand what it means. It is impressive that you use your words to say how you are feeling. For example, tonight you yelled at me and said in cute baby style, "You make me so mad!" because I wouldn't let you climb on the table.

You are super loving, always giving hugs and kisses. With that being said, you are not exactly a gentle creature. a hug and kiss is often followed by a poke in the eye! You are very active and daring. Bean was correctly doing a back roll off of my bed. You decided you wanted to try it and launched yourself backwards right onto your head.

This summer you has swim lessons. You cried the first three days, but I had to make you continue because you jump right in when you see a body of water. You did so well in swim lessons, I have put you back in lessons at a swim school now that summer lessons are over.

You may not be the most gentle boy, but you have a kind and caring spirit. When someone cries you are concerned and ask if they are ok. You are very helpful, holding the door open for me, carrying things, trying to clean up.

Now that you are a little older, you and your brother interact more. You want to be right next to him and do everything he does. You quickly forgive him if he hurts or teases you. In another year or two I think the two of you will be having a lot of fun together.

My little Bubu, I couldn't imagine our family without you, You make me laugh and make me happy and grateful everyday. I love you with all my heart.

Love, Mama