The little angel marks her 2nd anniversary today. I still cannot believe it has been two years since my husband and I have been gifted with such a precious bundle. She barely fit our arms then, now it is a struggle to carry her wriggling and demanding to be brought to where she wants to go.
She truly has changed our lives. From watching the latest flicks, we are reduced to watching Barney and Big Bird over and over again, to the point that we could predict every scene with our eyes closed. We used to stay up late to watch DVD's or go out with friends, now it is a miracle if we stay up beyond 9pm, nodding off at the same time as she, only to wake up to having her foot shoved into our faces. Yes, the little girl is a wriggly sleeper, but it is heaven to be snuggle in her arms.
She used to sleep in her crib, but is devious enough to find ways that morning would always find her snuggled between us. Even as an infant, she makes her wishes known and felt and would not countenance any delay. Sundays would find me in an inadvertent workout as I chase after her in play gym.
She is entering the terrible two's in a big way. I think she knows that she has us wrapped around her little fingers and is testing the limits every single day. She may try our patience and strength with her little real and fake tantrums, but she makes us grow as parents and realize that love is not always about sweetness and cuddling, but also involves tough love and endless patience.
Happy birthday, angel. You have brought us so much happiness. We continue to look forward to waking up each day with your itty bitty toes shoved up our noses. And your lovely arms holding us very close in your heart.
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