Texas' 2nd Birthday

Having a child has made me more of a socialite than Paris Hilton. It started early when I would take him to storytime at the San Marcos library when he was little more than an infant. I thought it was something that he would enjoy, even though he was a little young for it. His alternative was being confined to the four walls of our lovely home, and accompanying me to pet sitting jobs and on errands. I wanted to do something that was just for him.

It turned out that I got as much out of our mother/son outings as he did. I made friends with other moms, and most of our early playdates were more about keeping the children from eating rocks while we visited and relished in our adult time. Paxton was the first in our little group to reach the age of wanting to actually play on the playgrounds we were visiting. He was the first to flee through the open gate and try to run into the parking lot. Our playdates got more about trying to reign him in than having a relaxing bit of fun with my friends.

Now, he is at an age where we both really enjoy all of our social outings. We have attended Music Together classes for a year now. We regularly hit the Wimberley Library Toddler Time. We go to J&R Gymnastics a couple of times a month, where he gets more daring in his explorating each time. And we hit a few birthday parties a year, which Paxton quickly came to associate with "cake", and thus loves! These are a few pictures from his friend, Texas', 2nd birthday party on November 1st.

I think it's cute that they're both at an age where if you tell them to give someone a kiss, they do it without question. Something tells me that isn't going to last for long! :)