Two years ago, you and I were working pretty hard to keep you healthy and happy, and well, it was a drag. I just couldn’t wait to hold you, and tell you that I would make everything ok. Turns out, I didn’t really have to tell you. It’s like you knew then, that everything would be fine, and it has been. You have been pretty no-nonsense and confident since I first saw you. You have definitely given me the strength to power through and kick CF’s butt. That might sound crazy, and like a lot to put on a toddler, but I’m telling you, there is something magical in you.
From your crazy and cute hair, to your tan little toes, your Dad and I are beyond crazy about you. Speaking of those tan toes, you get that golden skin from your Daddy, along with pretty much everything else. I think it’s adorable.
You’ve never been a kid to sit still. Ever. I hope this will suit you, as you get older. It would certainly benefit your respitory health, and make you a go getter. This is where you and I differ. So, yeah, you get a good bit of screen time. It’s the only way that I can get you to sit still to do your vest, and pretty much get life done in general. Just today, I broke down and bought Zootopia for you on Amazon, since Netflix took it down. It's been a battle since they took it away. Remind me to tell you about Blockbuster, Saturday morning cartoons, and VCRs. Along with Zootopia, you love Sing and The Boss Baby; and most things on Disney Jr. I like Disney Jr's shows, too.
We love to dance around here! Your favorite songs are Kiss The Girl from The Little Mermaid, Blue Ribbon Bunny from Sofia The First, and The Itsy Bitsy Spider. Just a few weeks ago, your Dad and I were taking you out to dinner, and played Blue Ribbon Bunny for you in the car. I happened to look back at you in your car seat, and there you were, looking at yourself in your little mirror and going NUTS dancing. It was epic, and I never want to forget it. You'll dance to pretty much anything, but you seem to like your dads rock and metal music a lot. Honestly, this is sort of weird and intimidating to me, but do you girl.
It's especially cool to see how your mind is working. You absolutely love collecting and organizing things, and could do it all day, with small breaks to aimlessly sprint around the house. You're just so much freaking fun. Hopefully this doesn't land me in some crazy Daily Mail article, but I ask you to marry me all of the time. It's just a weird impulse, because when I look at you, I think I'll explode with how much I love you. I also propose to Carly fairly often. Neither of you ever gives me a straight answer.
One thing that I know we're all looking forward to, is being able to get outside. You love to get fresh air, and explore. It should be a great summer. Daddy and I are going to clean up the basement for you, and get all of your outdoor toys and cars ready to go out back.
We've been so lucky, because you're a great sleeper and you always have been. You get that from me. Man, do I love to sleep. Anyway, we kind of follow the school of thought, that we get you and your room ready for "night night" and just lay you right down. I can't really speak for your Dad, but if he was home right now, I'd bet that he would say his favorite thing right now is how you say goodnight to him through the stairs. As far as eating (because sleeping and eating are the biggest part of a baby's routine), you're pretty easy, but of course have your picky moments. Personally, I think it's how you exercise a little independence and control over your mealtime. Your mealtime has to be ridiculously structured because of all of your medicine, and focus on high calorie foods..so you know what, I get it. This isn't an area of your life that I ever want you to struggle with, so if you feel like you want to take a break to run around, or spit your food out onto the floor for Carly to eat, who am I to argue?
Getting into your diet and care feels like the start of an entirely different post. We'll save it for another day.
As I wrap this up, I'm expecting to hear you chat quietly to yourself as you wake up. Tuesday is your Dad's long day, so we'll keep busy by doing your vest and getting dinner ready, and your big thing this week...walking down the stairs with help. What?! You're obsessed with "practicing" this. Such a big girl. I could watch you do new things all day, everyday, and sometimes it feels like that. Like I said though, you'll always be mommy's baby.
All of my love always,
Mommy
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