Saturday was Lilah's 2nd birthday! Where does the time go? I spent the last week trying to remember all of the little things, the big things, the milestones reached. I have to say it has been a fabulous 2 years of being the mom of this sweet, beautiful, funny and crazy little girl. It is funny because I don't remember her exact birth weight, inches, time of birth, or how old she was when she smiled the first time, rolled over the first time or any of the other milestones that us moms hold in such high regard when they are babies. I just remember all of the times she made me smile or laugh or the few times she has made me cry. That is the stuff that is important, the times that create the memories!
Her birthday was another one of those times that her smile, her laugh and funny little personality etched one of those sweet memories into my brain. Her excitement when she saw her birthday cake and balloons and decorations for her party. The smile on her face when she saw her family walk one by one in the door with handfuls of presents for their favorite girl. The laughter she squealed when her Papa bounced her on his leg. The way she opened her gifts with such seriousness and how she matter of fact-ly passed her gifts to the nearest adult with their hands empty to open the packages immediately after opening each one so that she could play with them as soon as possible. The way her face lit up when it was time to blow out the candle on her cake and the way she shyly buried her face in my neck when we all sang the birthday song to her. The way she pranced around in every single pair of shoes she got (5 pairs!!!!).
It was truly a fabulous day and a great memory that I hope I never forget! I am one lucky mama to be able to spend every single day at home with her. Here is to hoping it never has to end!
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