HAS IT REALLY BEEN 2 YEARS?

To my 2 year old

I never completely understood that saying that love is not divided but multiplied UNTIL.. I had sydney. Some of my favorite Sydney moments

1) Her monkey is her best friend. Usually dressed and diapered daily. Last night she claimed monkey had poopie... "EW, poopie" and he was cleaned and re-diapered. As you can imagine this little game gets expensive with the diapers. I usually have to fish out the "dirty" ones and put them back in the diaper stock. I think monkey is ready to start potty training this summer.




2) She pulls out all the clothes from her drawers at least once a day. This super fun game used to be just a random throw-everything-in-a-pile deal, but now it has turned into a meaningful, and very contemplative process for choosing what to wear. Things are not thrown in piles, but rather layed flat and held up to her (to make sure it fits). Hilarious




3) My new favorite words; EW, Disquesting,, heavy (in a deep,breathless voice), "I want a balloon", "Help me"
She uses these last couple phrases with her super sweet voice and adds either a "mommy or daddy to the beginning or end. Its very effective way of getting what she wants.



4) Going to bed, ride in the car or just coming to sit by me on the couch she must have the essentials; Balloon, blanket, monkey, baby monkey, & multiple books.





5) Her love of balloons is sometimes out of control. Right down to having to say good night and "tuck" balloon in at night. I just keep telling myself that, if all it takes is a balloon to make all the world seem right then, why not?





6) Her morning hugs and kisses brighten my day, and late night snuggles are something I crave. -please note: she usually won't kiss on the lips. Apparently Sydney and Pretty Woman have the same feelings about kissing on the lips "too personal". She usually will only give you the back or side of her head.





I feel so lucky to have this quirky, loving, curious little girl in my world.

HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY SYDNEY GRACE