First of all, no matter what, we love you with every ounce of our being. I say that first because it is the most important thing and I hope you always know it. Know it in your bones. Sweet girl, you are so full of life and love that it is, at times, overwhelming. You are so brave and daring and bold yet so shy and unsure of this world all at the same time. I adore your laugh, your kisses, your hugs and your secrets. Yes, sweet girl, you have started telling secrets and it is adorable to listen to you whisper babble in our ears. You have grown up so much in the past few months it is unreal. In one week you started mother's day out, gave up your paci and your crib. And now you beg to sit on the potty and pretend to go "peeeeee" as you say. We are not ready for you to be so big and I pray you learn to slow down just a bit. You are beginning to say more words to us and to really try to express yourself in that way. The funny thing is, as much as I have worried over your speech in the past, I really am not bothered by it anymore. I know you and I know you are smart, as well as stubborn. I know you can say so much but you chose not to. I know that because when you do say something you say it so well. I kind of love that about you....your total Independence. Lily, you have been a challenge for us, I will not lie. You have tested every ounce of our parenting skills but you have also brought more joy to our family than we knew possible. You have made us take a step back and relax a bit and, honestly baby, we needed that. One thing about you, Lily, is that you love deeply. Just like Cole. You two are so very different in almost every way but you both are so full of love for others it is breath taking. When someone is crying or hurt you instantly run to find their comfort item....Cole's blankie, Noel's cup, my water bottle. You see things that most people ignore - you see what make people tick. You use that gift in so many ways...from giving comfort to driving your brother crazy! But through it all I have always seen that you truly see people for who they are. You are only 2 years old yet you have taught me so much. I wish I was as brave as you are....that I would jump right in and challenge myself with new things. I pray you never lose that ability. One thing that has been so amazing to watch are your new "mommy skills." One day you woke up and had to have a baby doll with you at all times and that has not stopped since. It overwhelms me so much because I see you do things with your babies that I do with you and I know you really watch everything. You sing to them, kiss them, read to them and you hug them. I am so glad you are learning those things from me and I honestly hope I am always a wonderful example to you. You make me want to be better because I want you to see in me someone you would want to be like. The two guys in this house adore you and cherish you too. You have become a sort of daddy's girl lately and it is adorable. You have a way with your daddy - he would do absolutely anything for you. And your brother....as much as you guys bicker...he adores you. He thinks you are the most special little sis in the world and he is so proud of all you have accomplished in this short time on earth. You look for him every morning (you are the first to wake up every day) and you search for him after school and after church. You always want to know where your Bubba is. Oh Lily, thank you. Thank you for 2 wonderful, heart warming years. Thank you for teaching us and loving us. You are so special to this family. Happy 2nd birthday baby girl.
Love always,
mama
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