This perfect life

I'm sitting here soaking up life and it couldn't be sweeter. I owe everyone a very long update on how great everything's going, but for now I'm just enjoying it. Will post soon!!

Half Birthdays

Dear Lily,

Today, you are 2 1/2 years old. For some reason, I've always been nostalgic on these half days and this one strikes me as being the one where you're officially a "big girl."

I remember your first half birthday at the beach. It had been a day I had been dreaming about since you were born. Daddy wrote me this note when I was 8 months pregnant with you.

"Just think that in 7 months you me and the kid will be chillin on the beach in Isle of Palms!!! Sitting in the sand watchin lily get splashed by little waves and falling on her butt. Then takin her to the boardwalk for some chicken fingers. Good times!!!! Hopefully that will put you at ease. I love you baby!!!!"

When the time finally came, it was so special. Our first family vacation.

Your second half birthday knew a new girl. You could toddle around and even could say a hand full of words. You loved the zoo, outside and playing with your Mommy and Daddy. Most days you wore two little pigtails and had us wrapped around your pinky finger.

When I first found out I was pregnant, the first thing I figured out was how old you'd be. 2 1/2 seemed like light years away. Today, it is here.

Today, you are about to embark on a new adventure. In a few days, you will be a big sister. I know you will be great at it. Even at 2 1/2, you are kind, loving and a bit sassy. You keep us laughing constantly. You are such a blessing to us. I never knew I could love someone as much as I love you.

Today, we did some of your favorite things. We watched Mickey Mouse just so you could say "Meska Mooska Mickey Mouse!" and "Oh Toodles!". At Target, you requested your favorite by name, "hot dog and pop." (Yes, Mommy said she wouldn't give you pop, but you're just too darn cute!) I love how much you love our Mommy/Lily Target lunches. We played outside and now you are napping in my arms.

I love you so much, Little Girl. More than words can ever say. Happy half birthday!

Love,
Mommy