Happy Birthday Lincoln

It is hard to believe 2 years ago you came into my life. Even though I was scared and not ready to be a mom, I couldn't imagine my life without you.  You make me smile and laugh everyday.  You will one day understand how I feel when you have a baby of your own.  People tell me all the time how cute/smart you are.  You are almost to smart for your own good. Whatever daddy does or says you have to repeat or copy.  You also refer to your dad as Rob in the car when you want his attention.  I love how many words you are saying, that you play independently for hours.  I sometimes see me in you; your love for fruit, you don't like things on your hands (dirt, food, ect), and when you want something you want it now.  Thomas the train and Elmo's world (Mr. Noodle) are the only things on tv you will watch.  We have to go outside everyday and you are obsessed with seeing the geese at Nana's/  The funny thing is you have to take a sled and at least one ball down there with you. But, you make Gaga pull it back to the house. I think she is still your favorite person but Nana is also up there.  Cooper and you chase each other around the house throughout the day. Tag is your favorite game to play.  When you see something yellow you call it School Bus.  Also, you like going to Church and singing there.  you try to be quite and make it half way though but then you get loud.  After we sang happy birthday to you, you were trying to sing the song also.

I hope that you will become a strong independent man.  That puts down the toilet seat, opens doors for women, and is handy around the house. I really hope that your dad and I can mold you into that person.  I want you to know that you really might not be the best at something but you can still do it. Don't be afraid to fail!  Don't feel stupid trying new things. Because everyone feels that way sometime in your life. True friends will also be there no matter what happens. Don't be afraid to ask a question or someone out on a date in fear of the answer no.  No is something that you will hear throughout your life there will always be the first no and the last no but millions in between.  One day you will know that these things are true and you will feel that your mom really does know something but until then I will love you for who you are through the terrible twos and the snotty teenage years.  But, just know I will always be there for you and I am only a phone call away. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you or try to help you though. Believe it or not I was a teenager once. 

I love you and can't wait to see what exciting things you do and say this year!