Justus is 2!

Today Justus turned 2!  He slept in until 8:30, just ten minutes shy of his debut into the world.  On 2.3.12 @ 8:40 am this fantastic little boy entered our world, and today we celebrated his first 2 years.

We started the celebration yesterday, since it is easier to celebrate with friends and family on the weekend.  This little guy celebrated in style with a Construction Site themed party.  Justus loves big trucks and little-big trucks, he loves constructions sites and building.  He got a construction site cake, made by momma.  When he saw it for the first time he was so excited, I was half surprised he understood that it was supposed to be a scene from a construction site, but right when he saw it he got the biggest smile and exclaimed, 'STURCTION SITE'.  And the rest of the day he would say 'Happy Birthday struction site.'

With all the trucks he got yesterday at his party, he happily spent the morning building and moving things with his dumper and excavator.  Justus enjoys playing quietly by himself when his big sister is off at school.  He will sit and build with legos or make a cup of coffee at the play kitchen.  Often times J and I find ourselves working along side one another when it is just the two of us at home; he is playing and I am cooking or cleaning.  But, it is a different story when Big Sister is home!  Justus loves trying to keep up with Phoebe; if she is running, he is running; if she is jumping off the couch, he is jumping off the couch.  It is fun to see these two play together and enjoy one another.

Here are a few fun facts about Justus, age 2....

• He loves fanfakes, AKA pancakes or waffles.  But I find our little guy is a bit of a picky eater, he loves yogurt and fruit but beyond that it is a bit of a struggle.  I am always trying new things, and I hope this is something that fades as he gets older.
• J is a great sleeper, he take 1 nap a day - normally around 3 hours, sometimes 4!  He sleeps with a blanket, stuffed monkey, stuffed elmo, and a pacifier in a crib.
• Books- He loves books, especially books about trucks, his favorite books are Little Blue Truck and I Stink.
• Toys- Top 5: Legos, Play Kitchen and coffee maker, Firetruck, cars, and anything small he can gather in his pockets (often this is magnets).
• Most common questions we get about J: "Where is his blond hair from?"  (Matt had blond hair when he was young) and "Is he always this happy?"  (Yes, he is an incredibly happy child)
• He has lots of words!  Our favorite phrases right now are: 'Wuk-a-me' - Look at me and 'Wuk-a-dat' - Look at that.  He picked up 'I two' quickly!  He loves naming things; my pants, my sweater, my pocket (he is kind of obsessed with pockets and filling them) my room, Phoebe's room, Daddy's pants, Daddy's wallet.....etc. 
• Friends - His best buddy is our friend Hannah who lives just across the street.

Overall, we are very in love with our little guy.  He fits our family perfectly.