I Can't Believe My Baby Is 2!!!!

Tyler Jackson Shiflet was born on Friday July 13, 2007. My sweet, last baby boy, is already in his "terrible two's", and has been for about 2 months. He throws tantrums when he doesn't get what he wants, he yells "mine" to his brother and sister, he hits, he bites, he screams, and he lays face down on the floor in protest. Austin and Katelyn never went through "terrible two's", they saved it all for their 4's. But Tyler is Mr. Independent.

I have to say that he is a joy, and a pleasure, even through the messes, and tantrums. He is a sweet cuddle bug, who loves to give kisses and hugs. He is very smart, and notices everthing around him. You can see how much he is trying to figure things out all the time. He says just about everything now, and is already learning to count in english and spanish (thanks to his sister), and learning some of his colors. He is a cherub. I love him so very very much, and still cry when I think about his first 10 days of life in the hospital in an oxygen bubble. I am so grateful that I have him here to love.

I love his blonde hair, and big blue eyes. I love his sweet little disposition, and his quirky fashion sense (you'll see from the pics). Tyler has such a kind heart, he loves every member of our family, and extended family. He loves to walk around with just a diaper (yes, he has many pairs of pants and shorts, he just doesn't like wearing them), shoes, hat and sunglasses. He loves all of his stuffed animals, and holds them gently, and calls them "cute". He loves to watch Shrek and Blue's Clue's. He loves to build with mega blocks, and color, and throw balls. He learned in the last week to swim with just arm floaties on, and loves, loves, loves the water (he definately has to be watched)! He loves to talk on the phone, especially to his Mimi. He wants to have everyone's keys (although, he still doesn't know why he can't stick them in an outlet)!

Tyler has definately grown into a "daddy's boy", and wants to go everywhere in daddy's "tchuck" (truck). He tries to be big and strong like daddy, and loves to move furniture, any kind that will move. He loves to play with his daddy's tools, and has gotten them all out a time or two. He also wants to eat anything daddy eats. He is Jeff's little protege! I love him with all my heart! I tried to narrow the pics down to 24, but there are too many cute ones, and this is mostly for me anyway, so too bad!

Right before we went to the hospital! (Can you say bang trim?)

About 10 hours after he was born under the oxygen bubble

After they took off the bubble, they kept the oxygen tubes in his nose for several days

He had a collapsed lung, and had to stick a needle in his chest to suck out the air around his lungs, and then they did what they call a nitrogen flush, which kept him on oxygen for another week.

The IV in his hand went bad after a few days, so they had to stick one in his HEAD!!!!!!!

The first day we got to really hold since the couple of hours after his birth. It was not easy with him hooked up to all of those gadgets.

We finally brought him home....the trip was exhausting!

Napping in the swing!

Tyler's Blessing Day!

Daddy stealing the "suggie"

"Feed me Mamma!"

"I think I'm liking this Halloween business....smile, and then get candy.......Suckers!"

"So many gadgets, man, this world is tough!"

"Daddy is the best ride Ever!"

"My mommy makes the best frog's legs you've ever tasted!"

"So this is Christmas....whew! Am I glad that's over!"

"Look Mamma, I can sit all by myself!"

"Wheeee! First swing at the park!"

"Ralphie the Easter Bunny!"

(Money shot...I'm sure I'll pay for this one later!)

"Daddy is the most fun!"

The one (and only) month Tyler loved his crib!

First time in the grass

I think this is where the expression "sleeping like a baby" came from, anytime, anywhere....

"What, isn't this where you keep the food?"

"Haha mom, I can walk everywhere now, and you can't stop me!"

"I just love my pony!"

"Blue eyes, with his blue birthday balloons!"

"Classic bathtime fishy head!"

"Can I help you with the dishes?"

"Tyler the Tool Man"

"Did you know the human head weighs 8 pounds?"

"I'll teach you to steal my cookies....BANG! You're dead!"

"Nobody touch my goldfish, I'm just gonna shut my eyes for a minute!"

"Maybe if I sit behind the counter, no one will see that I stole Austin's juicebox!"

"Peek-a-boo! I'm hiding from you!"

"Mom, I can't feel my feet!"

"MMMMMM.....Frosting is sooooo good!"

"I'm on the lookout for more of Katie's shoes"

"I wanna be a big kid too!"

"All by myself mom....look....no hands! Wheeee!"

Tyler and Gillie making friends

"Yummy!"

"I don't think Katie will miss just this one pair!"

"Eggcellent!"

"What? Did you want it?"

"Mommy, guess what I learned in Nursery today???? Cudders! (colors)

"Hey baby, I know I look cool!"

I absolutely LOVE this picture! He is probably going to hate me for it, but my job is to document the truth! He loves sunglasses, and he doesn't care the color or size! Sorry TJ, but this happened! And it is CUTE!

He is such a joy to our whole family, and I can't help but smile when I look at him. We all love and adore him! Happy Birthday my sweet little BooBoo, TyTy, Little Guy, Lovey, Pickle, TJ, and Tyler Jackson!