Second only to my own, today is probably my favorite birthday of the year, as a certain little gentleman (shown below explaining basic finger-counting technique to yours truly) just turned two. Hip hip!
I know I'm a biased uncle, but it's clear to me that Jason isn't just your average two-year old. He has proven again and again to be way ahead of the curve on a lot of things. He...
... can tell the difference between Mike and me. Most in the Boston rock scene haven't figured that one out yet.
... can keep a relatively steady beat on drums. Most of the drummers in Scamper haven't figured that one out yet.
... flawlessly sings Mozart, the Beatles, a few selections from Scamper and (for some strange reason) Sir Mix-a-Lot's "Put 'Em On the Glass."
... manages to find my number on the speed dial of Keith's phone at early hours of the morning. Occasionally, he has been known to cry when it goes to voice mail. Most of the creditors that are calling me at that hour do the same thing.
I know I'm a biased uncle, but it's clear to me that Jason isn't just your average two-year old. He has proven again and again to be way ahead of the curve on a lot of things. He...
... can tell the difference between Mike and me. Most in the Boston rock scene haven't figured that one out yet.
... can keep a relatively steady beat on drums. Most of the drummers in Scamper haven't figured that one out yet.
... flawlessly sings Mozart, the Beatles, a few selections from Scamper and (for some strange reason) Sir Mix-a-Lot's "Put 'Em On the Glass."
... manages to find my number on the speed dial of Keith's phone at early hours of the morning. Occasionally, he has been known to cry when it goes to voice mail. Most of the creditors that are calling me at that hour do the same thing.
... would murder us all if Elmo instructed him to do so. His devotion to the little red monster is unrelenting.
... is the only person in the world I would actually let rename me.
... brings more joy and laughter and love into my life than I ever thought possible.
So Happy birthday, Jason! When you get old enough, I'm corrupting your ass! (I've already booked the flight to Vegas on September 28, 2022. Don't tell your mom.)
7 Comments:
would murder us all if Elmo instructed him to do so. His devotion to the little red monster is unrelenting.
Let me tell you about another little man in a red suit instructing me to murder you all...
What?
Aw... Jason's two already? Where does the time go?!
Happy birthday little guy. May mommy find frogs and earthworms in your pockets!
Cheers,
---==> Christobal
Jason is my favorite little guy ever.
Time spent with him, is time well spent (I also like the fact that I get to hang out with his mom, but I'll save that for April).
Happy Birthday to the most awesome 2 year old ever!!! YAY JASON!
That is the sweetest journal entry ever. My little boy does rock! And he wants to see you.
Jason is the only two year old with whom I've ever been able to have a coherant conversation. He is amazing, and you should be rightfully very proud. He is also one of the few two year olds who hasn't made me run out of the room cringing "I hate kids; God should never let me become a mother." If you know how non-maternal I am, then the fact that I genuinely like Jason says a lot!
I normally don't get all braggy on here, but I need to point out that tonight, on his 2nd birthday, Jason RAN a game of Simon Says at the kitchen table. He had six of us drumming and dancing at his command, and then tried to trick us by not saying "Simon says" a few rounds in.
Awesome.
Aww! Brendan that is the cutest picture ever!
And Keith, that is the cutest story ever!
Happy birthday to the wee (or not-so-wee) one!
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