It's been a long time since my last post. Things have been hectic at work and crazy at home. And I've been feeling a little melancholy in anticipation of my baby's second birthday.
I can't believe it's been 2 years! I can't believe I survived. I can't believe SHE survived and that I haven't ruined her yet. But most of all, I cannot believe how beautiful, intelligent, funny, sweet and resourceful my little girl has become in such a short span of time. I can't believe how much I've grown to love her since she's been born. I didn't think it was possible to love someone that much. I never thought that I would be able to completely disregard my needs and wants in order to fulfill someone else's every desire. It actually brings me great joy to put her before everything else. It's all worth it to have her look in me in the eyes, touch my face and say "I wuv you bery much, mommy." My eyes tear up every single time.
I'm not going to lie. It's been really hard. It was a tough transition for me. But motherhood has been such an absolute blessing. I actually think I'm pretty good at it. I must be to have raised such a wonderful little angel. Sure, she has her moments. The Terrible Twos have not completely escaped us, and I'm sure there's more to come. But overall, she's a very good little girl. Almost makes me forget how awful she was the first 6 months of her life...ALMOST.
Below are her 2-year portraits.
Later this week, I will post details and pictures of her birthday party. It was awesome, and so much more enjoyable and lowkey than last year.
