Mary-Michael Lately

Can I just say that being a Momma to a 2 year old is so much fun?! OK, she certainly has her moments, but the majority of them are entertaining, sweet and just plain fun. Here are some highlights from recent weeks:

1. When someone else gets hurt or something gets broken, you apologize. So, today you told the broken shovel, "I'm sorry shovel" and when I recently ran into something, you kissed my injury and said "I'm sorry Momma." So sweet.

2. The same day you were caught painting Frazier's toenails, Daddy overheard you talking while he was on a phone call. He found you in our bedroom, on our kneeling bench, with your head bowed. You were repeating the names of all those you could remember - Carla, Sonar, Nonnie, Momma, the pigs, etc. You ARE paying attention! I hope that you become a prayer warrior, sweet girl.

3. Speaking of prayer, we cannot end your night prayers or meal prayers without praying for the pigs. It's going to be a sad day when you go outside and the pigs aren't there (because they're on your plate!).

4. You love to run and exclaim "I'm so fast!" You also often declare that you are so pretty and cute, which is certainly true, but we want to make sure you value the other great things about you, so your Daddy and I try and also remind you how smart and kind you are. (you still prefer to say that your so cute - oh well!)

5. You still love to be outside. Jumping on the trampoline and pushing your babies in the stroller are at the top of your list of favorite activities...along with going to see the pigs. Oh, those pigs.

6. You are getting really good at counting to 20 and reciting your ABCs. There's a few numbers and letters that you omit, but you are getting the hang of it.

7. When we sing Old McDonald Had a Farm, the only animal you want to sing about is a sheep. Maybe the pigs aren't that big of deal after all!

8. You insist on listening to Baby Jesus songs in the car, which are nice and sweet, but get a little boring. And in your mind their is no plain Jesus. It is always Baby Jesus. I think this must come from Christmas.

9. You really enjoy your dolls most days - you often set them up in the same way that Frazier is. So, if he's lying on a blanket, your dolly lies on a blanket; if he's being burped, you proceed to burp your baby; so on and so forth. It's quite cute. And most of your dolls are still called Baby Frazier even though I've tried to give them other names.

10. You can spot a playground from a mile away. And you know when we're getting close to the one we often go to before it's even in sight. Sadly, it's on a route we drive often, so you hear "not today, maybe tomorrow" quite often.

11. You have days when you're interested in the potty and days when you're not. I'm not pushing it, but I am always willing to let you try. Once it's warm and you can run with just a diaper or with nothing, we will give it a shot.

12. You are a very tender-hearted and affectionate little girl. You love to give kisses, say I love you's and give hugs. I love this about you.

M&M - it is so cool to watch you develop into your own sweet individual. We love you!