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Happy 2nd Birthday Baby D!

December 17, 2014 By Emily 20 Comments

On December 6th, my sweet baby D turned two. I had hoped to have this post up a bit sooner, but as is typical of 2014 life has been busy. Both boys came down with a yucky virus shortly after his birthday, and I continue to be forever behind schedule. It’s important to me to write these posts. They are the reason I started blogging. Life’s most important moments written down to go back and read. I can’t believe it’s already been two years…

"Our Knight Life" "Baby D" "2nd birthday"

When I was pregnant with Monster Truck (as nicknamed by his brother) aka Baby D, I prayed and worried about being able to love another baby like I did my sweet K. I worried I’d love one more and one less. I worried I wouldn’t be able to give them both all of my attention.

Two years ago when he was born my worries fell away. The heart is truly full of magic and it never stops growing. This boy was meant to be mine before I ever even dreamed of him. I can’t believe its been two years. It’s his birthday, but he gave me the most amazing gift when he came into our family. I can’t and don’t want to imagine life any other way. I’m counting my blessings and saying prayers of thanks.

For his birthday we decided to forgo a birthday party this year. Instead we asked some good friends to join us at the Shark Reef. Baby D loves “FISHIES! and “OH NO SHARKS!” so I knew it was the perfect place to spend a day.

"Las Vegas" "Our Knight Life" "Shark Reef" "Baby D"

On the drive over Baby D fell asleep. As we pulled in, Darius Rucker’s song “It won’t be like this for long” started playing.

(If you haven’t heard this song before – be warned. It’s an emotional trigger for myself and many other parents)

Of course I started crying. How in the world have these two years flown by so quickly. After we stopped I went to take his picture(as I often do when my boys fall asleep…), and brother asked if he could be in it too. What I captured is so similar to the picture I got the first time K met D in the hospital.

"Brothers" "Our Knight Life" "Knight Brothers" "Baby D"(So similar, such an amazing thing to catch true love on camera…)

We all had a blast at the Shark Reef. D enjoyed seeing all the fishies and sharks.

"Las Vegas" "Our Knight Life" "Shark Reef" "Baby D"

The kids loved that there was a Santa there! Each ticket came with a free Santa picture too so that was a bonus.

"Las Vegas" "Our Knight Life" "Shark Reef" "Baby D"

I couldn’t resist buying the pictures they took when first got there. I’m such a sucker for these pictures. Well, all pictures really.

"Las Vegas" "Our Knight Life" "Shark Reef" "Baby D"

"Las Vegas" "Our Knight Life" "Shark Reef" "Baby D"(D is too much with his little faces! Totally plotting!)

It It was such a nice day. It was like I was being reminded how full my heart is. It had been such a hard week. D started daycare, K has been fighting and arguing with everything I say… I know these days are flying past me, and I can’t help but just thank God for my blessings. It’s hard to do this alone. I miss my husband everyday. I’m having to be everything for everyone all the time. So I’m grateful for moments and days like this that ground me and remind me how precious every single day is.

Sleeping BabyNothing sweeter than a sleeping baby. The world is good.

Dear Baby D,

Happy 2nd Birthday to my sweet second son! You are full of light, love, and mischief! You love puppies, trains, and anything your brother is doing. You can’t resist an opportunity to dance, sing, or shake your booty. You are incredibly brave, and a bit of a dare devil. Yo Gabba Gabba, The Wiggles, Frozen,Mickey Mouse, and Curious George always make you smile.ย  You are my sweet snuggle boy and I always promise to soak up every single snuggle you let me have.

Watching you with your brother brings me greater joy then I ever thought possible. Listening to your two laugh is a currency that makes me the rich in ways only few get to have.

"Our Knight Life" "Baby D" "Las Vegas"

My wish for you is that as you continue to fearlessly explore your world you always do so with your amazing smile.ย  You’ve taught me that just when you think your heart if full there is always room for more love. Thank you for being you, and choosing us as your family.

I love your little man. My sweet baby D you will always be.

Xoxxo,
Mom

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Emily

Emily is a wife & mom living in Las Vegas. The owner and writer at Our Knight Life, Emily loves sharing her two adorable boys and journey through motherhood. Emily has run four half marathons to date and is always training for her next big race. She also enjoys creating healthy recipes for her family and sharing family friendly product reviews.

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Comments

  1. Kerri Olkjer says

    December 17, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    Oh my goodness, HOW has it been 2 years already?? <3

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  2. shelly b says

    December 17, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    Looks like you all had an amazing time. Great pics that will bring about wonderful memories for years to come.

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  3. Shop with Me Mama says

    December 17, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    Sooo sweet! I love reading posts like this one. Your sweet baby boys and the love they have for each other! And, that it why I started blogging too, was for things like this. Happy birthday to your little one!

    Reply
  4. Penelope says

    December 17, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    This is so beautiful! I love the pictures and that song made my teary ๐Ÿ™ You’ve all come a long way, but yet the time still passes too fast.

    Reply
  5. Shannan says

    December 17, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    What an incredible day! Happy birthday to him and hugs to you!

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  6. Crystal says

    December 17, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    How sweet this post is! Thank you for sharing snippets of him with us. I hope he has a wonderful year!

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  7. Nina Say says

    December 17, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    Happy birthday to you mr.D! Two is a wonderful age.

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  8. Liz Mays says

    December 17, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    I love seeing sharks up close. They both scare me and fascinate me!

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  9. Stephanie Keeping says

    December 17, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    Happy Birthday Baby D!

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  10. Jeannette says

    December 17, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    Such a cutie-pie and that song gets me every single time! Happy Birthday to your little guy!

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  11. Crystal says

    December 17, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    Aw, what a sweet face! Happy birthday!

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  12. Kimberly Grabinski says

    December 17, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    What a cutie-patootie! I love your letter and that song – I’ve heard it before and it always tugs at me.

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  13. Becca says

    December 17, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    I love this post. This time flies by so quickly. Each year will bring its own magic, but those early years are wonderful.

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  14. Carrie McLaren says

    December 17, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    Happy birthday, Mister D! So incredibly cute! That Darius Rucker song gets me every single time – ugly tears! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  15. Avry says

    December 17, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    what a great post and tribute to your kiddos! Congrats on your little man turning two. The older they get the faster time goes by.

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  16. Valerie Remy-Milora says

    December 18, 2014 at 2:26 am

    what a beautiful way to let your son know how precious he really is. It never ceases to amaze me how much the heart is capable of holding and how I love just keeps on growing with every child that comes into our lives. Happy birthday to your beautiful boy!

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  17. Carrie This Home says

    December 18, 2014 at 7:34 am

    My son’s birthday is also on December 6th! I remember also being worried about loving another baby as much as my first. Isn’t it awesome how it is possible to love each child as much as the first?
    I love your idea to go on a fun outing instead of a birthday party. I’d love to do that for each of my kids next year!

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  18. Melissa says

    December 18, 2014 at 7:43 am

    I can’t believe he is already 2! He is so handsome. I’m so glad you had an amazing day!

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  19. Jessica N says

    December 19, 2014 at 11:07 am

    Happy birthday to Baby D! Time goes by so fast and you do such an awesome job keeping memories with pictures and the letter!

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  20. Melissa Phinney says

    December 23, 2014 at 11:40 am

    For my daughter’s bday we’ve stopped having parties and started doing a special trip too! we travel to chicago by train (which is always a big hit!) and go to one of the special places there. I’m glad you had a wonderful time and the boys are sure great brothers, here’s to another year!

    Reply

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