I’m a tad late in posting this. Life has had a hold of us and we’ve been going for a ride, but what else is new?
My Amelia,
My how you’ve grown this year. You have an enthusiasm for life that is unmatched and if I could bottle it and sell it we’d never have to worry about paying for your college education… or anything else for that matter.
You love with all of your heart and proclaim your love for something new every day. You use the phrase “you’re the best mommy/daddy in the whole wide world” to get exactly what you want from us. We’re suckers and it usually works.
This year you mastered potty training. You still have accidents from time to time, but we got rid of diapers in February when you were only 26 months old, that’s pretty impressive my dear. You still wear a pullup at night, but for the most part it’s just for my sanity. You love your princess panties and enjoy picking them out each morning.
In July your sister was born and oh my goodness seeing the joy on your face when you first met her was one of the best moments of my life. My love for you multiplied tenfold in that moment. You’re so sweet, loving and generous with her – a better big sister than I could have ever imagined. The kind of sister I had always wanted.
You adjusted so well to having a sister, offering to help get diapers, wipes and anything else she needed. A few months after she arrived you had a bit of jealousy that came out in the form of tantrums.
You mastered the temper tantrum this year. We thought you mastered it during your second year, but you took it to a whole new level this year. When you really got yourself worked up you’d throw up, it’s was awesome (or not).
You visited Texas Children’s Hospital this year and had a battery of testing for the cause of facial edema…the cause is still unknown. You amazed me with how well you championed through the procedures and I learned watching you just how much it hurts to see your children scared.
You’ve grown to love clothes, princesses, jewelry and makeup… all things girly. You enjoy going shopping with me and picking out new clothes and late in the year you grew to love hair bows, clips and head bands and you now insist upon wearing one each day. You love playing dress up and wore a beautiful Cinderella costume for Halloween this year.
You learned to love having your picture taken and thankfully with enough discouragement you stopped the cheesy face smiles and saying cheese when someone was taking a picture. You’re a ham for the camera now and can barely sit still you want to pose so much.
Speaking of not sitting still, you’re a fidgeter, just like your daddy. You simply cannot stop moving. I credit the perpetual motion for your petite figure. You just don’t stop moving, even in your sleep.
You’re insanely smart and verbal. You started talking early in your second year, but the reality of carrying on conversations with you when you were only 2 was unimaginable, but you did it! You talk about anything and everything and you make up stories about all sorts of silly things.
You know exactly how we get to school, Kroger, the gym, the pediatrician’s office, both of your grandmas’ houses and a few other places and you’ll let me know if I don’t go the right way.
You had your first official sleepover this year at Grandma & Grandpa’s house with Keira. Not much sleeping occurred, but I’m certain you had fun. Your second sleepover was with Keira at Uncle Keith and Zay’s house with a trip to see the Disney Pricesses on Ice. You still talk about both sleepovers all of the time.
Your first trip to the movies was this year too, to see Tangled. You were a bit scared, but loved it and remember exactly where the theater is and remind me that I took you to see Tangled there.
You started recognizing letters, the first was of course letter A. You see an A and say “hey, that’s my letter.” You know your shapes too, even weird ones like crescents and cylinders.
You’re an expert at pointing out when we forget something… a promise, a treat, a visit to the park, etc…nothing gets by you.
You’re clever, you’re creative, you’re sassy, you’re silly and you’re perfect. I adore having you as my daughter and I thank God daily that I’m allowed to do all of this twice.
I didn’t enjoy every moment of your second year (see temper tantrums above), but I can say that you’re a true and miraculous little girl. I will always say this; you made me a mother, your sister made me a parent. You won’t likely understand that until you have children of your own, but know that you are a beautiful and brilliant gift from above. I love you my sweet Amelia and cannot wait to share another year with you.
Love,
Mommy
