2 Years Old!

Two years old! Wow! I still remember the day you were born. I couldn't believe that you were coming early. Jamie was all prepared and ready to go. He and I both were running on very little sleep. You were determined to come early, before Christmas, which is exactly what I didn't want to happen. I thought we had a deal. You were supposed to wait! But as we have realized, you are your own person and very strong willed. Should have known then we were in for trouble! No passive personality for you.
Through all the dealings with your MCAD and learning to adjust to no sleep, becoming a family of 3, loving and having so much fun learning, the first year flew by. Where did it go? Now I wonder, where did year 2 go?
You are so busy now. You literally have two modes, running and sleeping. You barely take a break to eat. You eat a bit then "out peeaze........!!!!!", so you can run some more.
You love people and can be very social. You love daycare and playing with all the other kids. It has definitely roughened you up playing with boys. And also made you louder. lol. You are so independent (already?) and love to do things yourself. I have to remind myself that you are not a baby anymore (as much as I would love you to stay that way) and a little girl. You like to be pretty, and will usually let me put your long hair up in pigtails. Although, if bored, you will pull out the barrets and elastics. You love to play and love your books. That makes a mamma proud! Your attention span is getting better and you can actually sit and do certain activities for more then two seconds.
Your vocabulary is getting much better. Some words are still a challenge, even for both parents. But I know you want to talk more and it's frustrating to everyone when the words don't come out. But the babble is awesome and so funny. Driving you around, it's non stop chatter in the backseat.
You love all things fun. You are such a ham, and occasionally I see some of those terrible two's showing. But that's what growing up is all about. You make us laugh all the time, and we really have to watch because the last thing I need for you to do, is think it's a good thing when you do silly things that you are not suppose to! You keep us on our toes, follow us around like a little shadow, and try to copy what we do.
You are a joy, and a special treasure. A day doesn't go by that I don't appreciate having you in our lives. It has been the best two years of our lives. I know that I speak for Jamie in saying that from both of us. He would definitely agree. Stay happy and healthy and know that we always love you so much.
Happy 2nd birthday Baby! Can't wait for the next year! xo