My sweet baby girl turned 2 yesterday. How crazy is that?? It really goes by so fast. I think it's going to go by faster now that she is two and we are somewhat ending our "baby" stage. We will still probably be in diapers for a couple more months, although she is already telling me when she needs to go potty. She mostly tells me when she needs to go "poo poo", and wants to sit on the potty, but hasn't had a successful "in the potty" moment yet. I am certainly not pushing potty training just yet, I mean, she JUST turned 2. However, I see it in the near future.
All that said, it makes it bitter sweet. I love the IDEA of being out of the baby stage in the near future and think the ages 2, 4 (in may) and 6 (in july) will be so fun. I am loving 2, 3 and 5 already! So, the sad part comes when you are out of the baby stage and everyone thinks they are independent and can do things by themselves. That is part of it though. I am just thankful that they all still like to cuddle at night when we read stories, that they like for me to lay in their bed with them, individually, while we pray/sing songs and that I can't leave the room without giving big kisses and hugs. I will try to hold on to those moments for as long as I can.
So, back to Elynn. Just today, I rocked her to sleep because she wanted to "rock". She has been stuck on not being able to just lay her down in her bed anymore while she puts herself to sleep. She will actually stand in the corner of her bed yelling, "rock, rock. Hold you, hold you" until you make your way back in her room to do just that. I guess since she is getting bigger and one day won't want me to do that, I do it every time. It is such a sweet moment, even though it's hard sometimes.
At two, you are able to walk, run, jump (and mostly off the coffee table to the couch), eat on your own, drink from a regular cup, talk in short sentences, recognize your body parts, recognize some of your colors, put puzzles together, blow bubbles,and follow directions.
You have a passion, maybe, for dancing. You will turn on a toy that has music and just "get it". You love babies. You love to rock them, give them piggy back rides on your back, push them in the stroller, take them with you everywhere, slide down the slide with them and feed them from the food you make in your kitchen. You love playing the ipad, or on my phone, talking on the phone and making us laugh. You are so funny and have the best/sweetest personality. You are quick to say "thank you", "sorry" and "love you". I am pretty sure you haven't met a stranger, but you also love to be held or hide your head in my shoulder when you are getting too much attention.
How I often find you
Birthday Celebration at Chuck E Cheese with just our family and the Garrisons
Elynn,
How we LOVE YOU TO PIECES. You are such a blessing to this family. You make us laugh so hard with your quick personality and "performances" that you love to do. You are a sweet daughter, sister and friend. You are still such a cuddle bug and we soak up as much as we can. You are definitely are a joy and are already shining your light bright for Jesus. I love watching you grow and learn. I am excited for this new year. We love you sweet girl.
Mom
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