Max is 2!

Max,

You:

Wear size 6 diapers but they are a little droopy!

Wear size 3-4 clothes and a size 7 shoe

Love motorcycles, 4-wheelers, balls, helmets, hats, trucks, airplanes and jerseys

Hate baby toys, anything that involves sitting down, eating when someone else is playing and being inside

love being outside and you don't care how hot it is or if you have clothes or shoes on

Love Avery and are very "gentle" with him

Favorite foods are cooked carrots, rice with black beans, ice cream, lemonade, spaghetti, pizza and cookies

Drink at least 4 full cups of milk and day

Tell me when you go potty or poop but do not want to sit on the toilet

Words you say include: mom, dada, dog, no, yea, uh oh, oh man, ball

Do not say Jack, Will or Hannah's name even though they have tried hundreds of times to get you to

Take a 3 hour afternoon nap and I usually have to wake you at 4

Love swimming and scream when we leave the pool

Love going down slides and it doesn't matter how high they are

Swinging is not high on your priority list

You only want to do what the other kids are doing even if it involves playing Ipods or DS's. You will scream for them to share with you

Rarely give Hannah 5 minutes a day to herself and she almost never complains

You have been pacifier free for 4 days and I think mom was sadder to see it go than you were

You adore Hannah and many times run to her for comfort or help instead of me. She calls you "honey", "sweetheart", "baby", and "Maxy". She truly thinks of herself as your 2nd mom and is very proud to be your sister. She told me on your actual birthday yesterday, "mom, this was the day that I thought I was going to have a sister and instead I got Max!" I said, "yes, this is that day."

You really look up to Jack and spend hours sitting on his bed while he shows you dog videos, and 4-wheeler videos on his Ipod. You scream to be lifted up to see his lizard. He calls you "fuzzy", "mini man", "cute boy" and likes to make jokes about your full diapers. He may not always be the nicest to Will and Hannah but he always treats you like gold.

You are not too sure about Will some days. Will is not too hot on sharing with you. He really wants to share a room with you but none of his toys. He doesn't like you in his business and does not hesitate to hit back if you hit him. There is also the Will that will go the extra mile to get you what you are crying for and scoop you a bowl of ice cream while I am in the shower (then feed it to you on the couch!) He loves the fact that people always say you two look alike and reminds me if I forget to do your hair.

Everyone is very protective over you and makes sure that you are never left behind or lost. You love dada and most everything in his garage. You are going to follow in Jack's footsteps with loving being outside and anything that goes fast.

I can't believe that you are now 2 and you still love to rock with me but for shorter periods of time. I love that you still look like a chubby little baby and that you don't talk very much. I know exactly what you want most of the time and it is funny to watch you nod yes or no! I love to play patty cake with you and hide under blankets and wait for you to pull them off. You think it is hilarious and end up getting the hiccups. You do not like to be carried much anymore unless you hear loud noises and hate shopping.

Happy Birthday Max! You are so loved by all of us!