When I realized that Corbin’s birthday fell on a Thursday, I let him decide whether or not he would to go to school that day. He said he wanted to go and bring a treat to share (hence my cupcake efforts). This all seemed totally normal until around 8:45 this morning when it came time to actually put him in the car and take him to school. It was at that point that I started to get a bit emotional, realizing this would be the first of his birthdays that we wouldn’t spend together. Of course I also realize that school only lasts until 2pm, and that this is probably just the first of many birthdays he will spend in the company of others. But I think no matter when it hits you, its hard to accept the fact that your baby is growing up. His sphere is expanding and there are people in his life who I don’t know like he does. People who want to celebrate him, independent from me. Its a sobering and wonderful thought.
So in the mean time, Bennett and I are having a little QT playing with ‘Bubby’s’ new birthday toys. I know for a fact that this wouldn’t bother Corbin in the least, because that’s just the kind of big brother he is. Yesterday when Nana came to pick Corb up for a special birthday date, both boys were in tears over being separated for the afternoon. Of course I don’t think the little guy understands why such a big to-do is being made of his brother today, but come April 19th he will 
And yes, the idea of my wonderfully funny youngest turning two also gets me more than a little verklempt!
It made me teary just thinking about it. Only 8 more days until our little one turns one. Remember last year when we thought that she would be born on Corb’s birthday only to find out that she was more stubborn than here sister!