babies ------> girls

My precious girls,

TWO YEARS OLD.

TWO.

Where in the world did the last two years go?? They have been the hardest years of my life so far. This mom thing is NOT EASY. I constantly worry that I can't be the mom that you both need... you are so precious to me, and I want everything (including your mom) to be perfect. I know that's impossible, but I'll keep trying... and in the meantime, love you to PIECES.

To say I am constantly amazed by both of you, would be an understatement. Every day your dad and I look at each other and say "how do they know that???" You are both SO smart. And are talking so much more every day. In the past few months, I can barely keep up with your new words because there are new ones every day. And now we are full blown into phrases. And you both know people. And we talk about our family and friends, and its just too sweet. Music to my ears.

I really could go on and on and on about everything that you each do, but I'm going to try and make a little list for each of you... just things I want to remember.

Kyler

When I tell you I love you, you say "aww" and lean your head on me to hug or give me a kiss.

This week you have started promptly responding with "thank you" any time and every time it is appropriate.

SNUGGLE BUG

Such a good eater... you will try almost anything I give you. You may not like it, but you try it.

You do not like to get dressed. Not one bit.

You laugh so much. Sometimes almost uncontrollably.

You are your daddy's baby... when the TV is on, its like a moth to a flame.

No sweets for you! You don't like them.

You take your milk plain.

I think you know way more than you always let on.

Such a daredevil... climbing, jumping... not scared.

Kate

I have recently taught you to give "big hugs" and I'm usually the recipient of the best ones.

You are a screecher when you get excited.

Man, can you throw some fits.

You basically only eat cottage cheese, frozen corn and some fruit. But mainly cottage cheese. Or any snacks.

You like your milk with "choc" and are a little sweet tooth.

You don't really sit still for too long.

You like to go on "walk" out the "front door"... which means playing in the front yard, ringing doorbells of neighbors and just walking on in to their houses.

I feel like I can almost have conversations with you... you talk a lot.

Sometimes I feel like we speak different languages... You know what you want and what you are saying and will repeat it so many times, and I still sometimes don't know what you want!

You are a good sharer. And when it is your turn, you yell... "my turn! my turn! my turn!"

I have to tell you girls, this birthday was tough for me. I love seeing you grow up and learn and do new things, but I had an ache in my heart... and got teared up more than I care to admit this year. I spent this day thinking about that day 2 years ago when my life changed completely. There were so many things I wasn't ready for and didn't know, but seeing the two of you today... I'm in awe of the love I feel for each of you. And how special you have made my life. And how perfectly you have each made our little family whole.

I will love you forever, Kyler Bug.

Kate Magoo... you are my special love.

Thank you for being such amazing girls. I will do my best to be the amazing mommy you deserve.

The world is yours.

I love you,

Mommy