Little girl, you're two! I get tired of even
hearing myself say it, but I can't believe how fast time is flying by
and how much you are growing!
As you've graduated to being a 2 year old, it seems there are a lot of things that have changed for you. You don't just say random words now, you communicate with them. You speak in 3 word sentences often and are quite good at getting your point across.
We said goodbye to nursing at the beginning of February. It wasn't really how I imagined it, because the truth is, I never could really imagine it without being sad. So I tried not to ;) It ended perfectly though. You nursed one night just before bed, and then the next day it had been quite a few mornings since you had and we just didn't. And that continued for a few weeks now. You have asked a few times but are quickly appeased to snuggle and have a cup of milk. It makes me sad in some ways, but you also have become SO much more snuggly and often climb into my lap and just sit there.
You are a big girl now (just a month after your 2nd birthday) that uses the potty! I am so proud of you! It was a harrowing few days there at first, and truth is, it still makes me nervous, but you are so awesome!
At night now, you ask for your blanket to be put over you. This is new, and nice :) Because it always made me so cold that you wouldn't keep a blanket on! You recognize hot and cold and ask for blankets (especially this cold winter) when we're just snuggling on the couch :) Sometimes you get hot and cold confused though and call cold things hot and vice versa.
You are getting really good at putting puzzles together. You're learning to count. The numbers are out of order, but you say a lot of them and that is a start! Also, you recognize your name when it's written on paper. And you know your colors. Your favorite color is purple ;)
I could have never imagined a life with you that would have added up to the experience we've had together so far. You break my heart in a good way every.single.day. I never have experienced a love like this before, must be something that happens to girls who become mommies :) I pray for you every day and hope, believe and trust that our relationship will continue to grow. It is my honor and privilege to be your Mama and I am so thankful to God for entrusting you to me.
I love you Baby,
Mama
