5/21/09

Look how far we've come!






                                         My lil feller has turned "deeew"!!!  


In light of this wonderful day, here are just a few reasons why this kid is just the BEST!
                                              Theo Elliot Shirley:
           AKA: Chuck, Feo, T-Bone, Fee-da-B, Theo-B-Deo, Crazy T's,  Feezers and so forth

1.  His fiery red curly hair, of course!
2.  His glowing white skin which sets off his fiery red hair, eye brows and golden eyes.
3.  The fact that he is the living definition of a 2 year old- he's been known to bite, hit, spit, push, throw tantrums, climb on the counters, eat lost snacks found under couch cushions, etc.  If it's been done, he's done it too.
4.  He's a little dare devil/thrill seeker.  I will think this is wonderful until the ED visits begin...
5.  If enough time has gone by since eating them, he will down an entire can of carrots, green beans, peas in 2 minutes flat.
6.  He looks devilishly handsome in a bow tie.
7.  He can now actually sit still and allow his finger nails to be cut and will willingly lay down for a diaper change.  You don't know how much this means to me.
8.  He loves to "weedabuk" (read a book, for those of you who dont speak toddler) and has finally stopped taking them ALL off the shelf as he chooses one.
9.  He passionately loves worms, usually turning one into 2 or 3.  oops.
10.  He is lost without his brother Jack who he emulates and annoys to no end,  he regularly kisses his sister and wont leave her alone until he has secured a pacifier in her mouth, and even if he sneaks a little bite on my thigh as he runs and hugs my legs or leaves streaks of snot on his dads shirts as he is trying to leave for work, we wouldn't be complete without this guy in our lives.  
Theo, you've kept us running since the day your were born.  You whipped us into parents as you toyed with our sanity in those early months of your life.  Yes, you were the baby most could say, "well at least our child doesn't do THAT" (scream for HOURS on end).  But look at you now.  You are just the greatest in our eyes.  So easy to please, so tough, so sweet and loving.  You are stubborn to no end and exasperate us regularly but Heavenly Father made you with that special angel face and beautiful smile to melt our frustrations and thank him daily for our sweet boy.  We love you like crazy lil Theo!!

7 comments:

Elise said...

If ever I were to risk prosecution for kidnapping, it would be to steal little Theo. I can't take his pics! Too cute, especially cuz he's a little devil too. How I sympathize with the in and on everything- but what blows my mind is you having to change two kids diapers! What were you thinking Jennah! Ewww.....I'm jumping on the potty training thing with Eli as soon as possible.

chaffinclan said...

He *does* look devilishly handsome in a bow tie. And that hair/skin/eyes combination is to die for. Not to mention his cute smile. Happy Birthday Theo!

Havi Andersen said...

Oh, Theo sounds like he would get along well with Corbin! Two year-old boys are crazy. And fun. And all that good stuff. Glad you are enjoying your family!

natalie said...

You have such beautiful children, Jennah! Happy Birthday, Theo!

Analia and Co. said...

Happy Birthday to Little Theo! He is sure cute and I love that he is a little Devil too...his little friend Isabelle is right there with him in the Devilish department! Maybe it was a full moon that week of their birth?

april said...

happy belated birthday, theo!!! he is adorable. i love how your kids have such great nicknames; that's lots of fun. theo looks devilishly handsome in a bowtie for sure!!! wish i had a 2 year old to betrothed him to!

Lindsey said...

I too love the bowtie look! And Harper is sure growing up...she looks so beautiful (in last post's pics). Happy Birthday to Theo!