My dear, sweet Lorelei…

Today, you turn two and I am so excited for you. In a way, I feel like you are growing up so fast – it feels like just yesterday you were gumming at bananas and learning to dance. But, then I see the wonder in your eyes and your excited smile as you take in the new mysteries all around you, and I couldn’t imagine taking any of that away from you, even if it did give me more “baby” time with you.

Your smile lights up my heart and your hugs and kisses heal my soul – no matter how crushed I feel. You are truly my little sunshine, my little miracle. I love you so much.

At two, you love eating fruit and cheese and can’t get enough of fruit juices. You have a weird relationship with the shower as you love the water but hate having it trickle down on you. You love music and will occasionally sing, but will effortlessly break out into dances as the mood strikes. I’m constantly amazed by the information you seem to absorb, even when it seems like you weren’t paying attention.

You are no longer this little baby blob, but have become your very own person with your very own personality. You are funny, caring, loving, bright, and intuitive. You light rooms up and fascinate those around you. You are beautiful and I love you.

I love the special cuddle time you allow your father and me to have with you, and the daily hugs and kisses. I can’t explain the joy I get from things so simple as feeling your tiny hands against my cheek or running through my hair as you show your love. Your numerous funny faces always make me giggle. Your little arms wrapped tightly around my neck make every trouble disappear…

Dear child, I love you so much and I’m so excited to watch you as you grow and share with you so many more magical moments…

Love,

Mommy

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