Dear Roo (24 months)

You turned two last weekend and on the very moment you were born, you woke up from a dead sleep screaming.... just like you entered the world.

I know I say this to you all the time, but I can't believe how fast time has flown since you were born. Days just seem to morph into weeks and then into months.

With each passing day, you achieve newer and cooler tricks than the days before. You talk like crazy now, you run so fast, you can jump, you can dance. My little girl has grown up so much and I can't get a grip on my emotions. I look at you and I want to weep, weep sweet tears that I am blessed to have you in my life.

I wonder if it ever pass, that urge to hug you and cuddle you every time you smile at me. I hope it never does, but I'm sure by the time you reach 12, you'll swat me away and tell me I'm embarrassing you. But for now, I hold you as tightly as I want. I cover you in numerous kisses and I grab your tushy, because I'm the Mommy and until you say I can't do it anymore I will.

Your vocabulary is growing and you like to tell me you're "stuck" when you want out of your car seat. You also use the word "ants (!!!)" all the time when you want to be picked up. I love that I can understand you and you can tell me exactly what you want. Of course, have the time it's "cookies" you want, but I love hearing you say it (even if I don't always give in).

You're a very happy and healthy girl and we are so proud of every move you make. Never forget that we love you so very much.

Always,
M & D