Drew's 1!!!

I can't believe this day has come! My baby turned one last week and we threw him a "car" themed party. I decorated the cake myself (ok, I admit I had a lot of help from a friend, but I did do the cupcakes completely alone) and it turned out adorable!! The food table was also super cute but we didn't get any pictures of it. It had dump trucks dumping out corndogs, carrying sandwhiches and even carrying some dulce de leche for churros. I also had traffic signs printed directing the flow of the buffet line (one way signs at the beginning, slow sign in the middle, and stop at the end).

Ok, I guess I should also blog about the birthday boy. Haha, what kind of mom am I? I was more excited about my decorations than the actual reason for celebrating. We kept the party pretty low key and only invited family this time. I think that next year we will combine Christopher's and Drew's party into 1 bigger celebration, so this way I don't get burned out with Christopher's birthday and do something small for Drew.

Today I was actually thinking about how Drew is the "perfect" first child. At first he was a very challenging baby. He didn't eat well, he didn't sleep well (until he was about 3 months), he had LOTS of colic, he loved to be held (ALL the time). Get the picture?! Christopher was not like that at all, and that's why we decided to have another one so quick. I have come to a conclusion that if Drew was born first he would still be a single child!

Anyway, he has come a LONG way in a year, and I was actually happy to have my baby turn 1. He's become a much better child. He loves to play with his brother. In fact, the first time Drew giggled real hard was when he was 5 months and he was watching Christopher jump on the couch. He absolutely enjoys watching Christopher perform his stunts and then tries to imitate them (pretty funny to watch). He's become a great eater and loves solid "people" food. He's becoming a little "fruit fly" just like Christopher (they go through so much fruit in a day).

I could just go on and on about how cute he is, but since this post is getting too big, I'll leave with some of the party pictures for now.

Cake Table. The blue truck on the right is holding the forks.

Top view of the cake.

Oh, what a proud family of their little Drew!!


Cake? What's that mom?



Umm, cake!!! I don't know what's up with him, but he's been doing these "cheesy grins" when he's happy.

He definitely got cake ALL over. Even the wall!!

Opening presents. Better, watching Christopher open his prestents.

My mom's gift included 2 camping chairs (yeah I know, Christopher scored too). Drew LOVES sitting and relaxing on his chair. Can you tell?

Terrible 2

I was so scared of Christopher turning 2 because I didn't want to deal with the tantrums. Oh, how innocent was I thinking that the terrible twos was only about tantrums!!! In our case, it means getting into anything and everything, and doing everything he shouldn't do (and he's only been 2 for 1 month. Boy I'm in trouble).

Yesterday he:

1- escaped from the mall play area 3 times (one of the times, I actually didn't see him and found him near the mall exit door)

2- ripped a bag of cookies that Cory was going to take to the family he home teaches.

3- got into the fridge a thousand times (a no-no at our house)

4- hit Drew and I a few times

5- threw his binky in the toilet (that I had just peed in and didn't have time to flush)

and the list goes on...

Today he's already been in time out twice (and he's only been up for 1 hour). Ahhh, does this ever end?

Last night when I got home from church he was still up, laying in my bed with Cory. I told Cory I would put him down. It was actually a great end to such a tough day. Christopher just cuddled with me for a good 20 minutes. He giggled when I gave him butterfly and Eskimo kisses and then he went to bed without screaming and crying. It gave me hope that today would be a better day, I'm still hanging on to that feeling. Haha

Right now he's quietly sitting down watching Caillou (which he's addicted to). I guess I better get going and give him lots of hugs and kisses.

Meanwhile I have Drew tugging at my leg begging for attention. I guess I better blog about him too. He's becoming quite the little tormentor. He lives to bug his brother. He follows Christopher around all day and loves to climb and crawl all over him. He'll take anything Christopher has in his hands, specially if it's food. Christopher has learned to eat his snacks standing on the couch or sitting on the couch arm, so Drew can't get to him. It's actually pretty funny.

Here are some of Christopher's professional 2 year old pictures. He's such a cutie!!!