Happy Birthday 2 You!

Happy Birthday 2 You!

Happy Birthday 2 You!

Happy Birthday Dear Miss Molly!

Happy Birthday 2 You!

Happy Birthday Molly!

I can't believe how quickly you've grow from this 9 pound ball of squishy to this crazy smart little 2 year old.  You are quite the kid and I love you very much.  I can't even count the number of words you can say and you're starting to speak in more clear sentences.  You love chocolate milk and cheese, you love your baby dolls and your stuffed animals, your stroller, looking at books, and hiding in closets.  You love to play outside and get dirty.  You love to sing songs and dance.  You tease mom when every animal on "Old MacDonald" pants like a puppy.  You request songs to sing in nursery and know all the words and actions while some of the other kids just stare. 

You still use your silly binker, but it's only allowed on your bed. Sometimes, though, you need a moment with your binker and we'll find you curled up with it and a blanket on your bed, just taking a minute to rest and regroup.  You love your big bed and can climb up it just fine.  You are afraid to get down on your own, but that is fine for the moment. 

You are pretty good at sharing.  You are really good at saying please and thank you.  You've had your share of temper tantrums, but (with the exception of a bad day here and there when your naps get messed up) you have been very pleasant and haven't screamed too much lately.

You love to give hugs and kisses, especially when "Shhhh.  Dad is sleeping," in the mornings and you get to climb all over him to wake him up with your slobbery "tiss" and "hug, dad, hug" while mom finishes getting ready.  You also get very jealous and want to join in if by some off chance mom and dad actually give each other a hug in front of you.

For the last couple of weeks you've hardly even batted an eye when mom drops you off at school.  You are such a big girl and just jump right into whatever the big kids are doing.  Most days mom feels guilty about taking you to school, but you love your friends and teachers there and you are learning lots and lots every day while mom teaches the goofy big kids. 

You are terrified of the lawnmower and nervous around the vacuum.  You mimick everything your mom and dad do.  You spend a good deal of time each day on the kitchen counter eating snacks, drinking chocolate milk, eating popsicles, or bobbing your head to whatever music is playing.  It makes your grandma's nervous that you are always on the counter, but it is your favorite spot.

I am excited to see how you act around your new "baby brudder."  I think you finally understand that he's only in mom's tummy and not yours or dad's.  You've stopped trying to put on his clothes and you like to look at the ultrasound picture of him at your eye level on the fridge.  I think you're starting to understand that he is coming, but we'll see how you react for real in a few weeks.

Molly, I can't imagine life without you.  You smile and giggle and make everyone happy.  You remember people's names, listen intently to what they say, and soak up everything new that you can every day!  We are so happy that you are a part of our family!

Happy Birthday #2!