I've been thinking about this post for weeks and every time I sit down to write about my first baby's second birthday I start getting choked up. At least you won't be seeing my 'ugly cry' while you read this.
Dear "L",
You have had an amazing second year. Your dad and I have loved every second of you and our hearts would not work the same without your loving spirit in our family. You have grown up so fast and I selfishly didn't realize these moments with you wouldn't last forever. Going back and looking at your life so far just tears me up because you are growing and changing way too fast for mommy. You have such a unique personality that I am lucky enough to enjoy every day. I love the moments when you pretend like you are the mommy to your little sister. You love that little girl so much. You watch her and let me know when she's into something she shouldn't be (maybe a little too much :) ), you love feeding her breakfast in the mornings and even scrape off the extra cereal on her face with the spoon. It just melts my heart when you try to teach her things too. You have the kindest little voice saying "See Livi, can you do this?" when you are teaching her signs for 'all done', 'more', 'thank you', ect…. You are wise beyond your years and it I can already see that little 12 year old girl in you. I love how you care for your big brother. You are always making sure he's ok. When Nick has to take a break in his room (aka time-out), there you are running as fast as you can to his bed, patting his back and saying "you ok nick?". I love how you are respectful to him and really listen to things he teaches you. You two have a pretty neat little relationship as well and play together great. I love that you are not too girly to play cars with your brother or dig in the dirt for worms. You love sleeping in your brother's bed and would probably rather share a room with him than have your own. You are precious.
You can do so many things. You know your colors, can count to 20, climb like a monkey, spell your name, take care of your precious baby dolls (that you love so much), know your shapes, and "read" us books ( you even turn it around like a teacher would to make sure we can see the pictures while you read). You are amazing. A total blessing from God. You are loved more than you could ever know and are going to be someone someday - you just have that personality.
You don't like vegetables much anymore so we have to sneak them in your meals. You don't like sleeping in your bed at night, but if we do get you down in your own bed - by midnight you are found in between daddy and me. You don't like for others to pick out your shoes (you are pretty particular), and you don't like unfamiliar noises - you say "I scary mommy". All around you are very flexible and adjust well to situations. You ARE 2 - so there are times that your tantrums get the best of us. But when all is said and done I almost enjoy these times because I know they won't last forever.
You are a beautiful little girl with and amazing spirit. I wish for you on your 2 year birthday many more adventurous days for you to enjoy as a child and not let anyone destroy the person you are.
I "loveS" you,
Mommy
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