Happy Birthday Sweet Girl

My Dear Lilliana, 

Today you are TWO! I don't know where the time has gone. As I sat down to write this I began looking through your pictures and it made me cry. I feel like you were just born. 

Being pregnant with you and your birth was easiest so far of all three of you. You may have come fast but it was easy as far as labor goes. I look back on that day with fond memories. I was so excited to finally have my sweet girl that I could dress in pink and lots of frills. You were ever so roly poly and had the most adorable cheeks. I have a feeling you will be told that all of your life. Embrace it my dear daughter. They are you and they make you beautiful. Do not be ashamed because in my eyes you are the most beautiful little girl in the world. God must have thought so also as He made you so special even if your cheeks are your noticeable feature. 

 


As I watched you grow your first year I laughed and marveled at how easy of a baby you were to care for. You were a dream. You slept well and you were always so happy. I began to see your personality unfold and I realized you were silly and loved to make people laugh.

Your first birthday arrived in a whirlwind. At the time I had so much on my mind with the fact of another baby on the way. I still couldn't believe you would soon be a big sister since you just were born. Regardless you were 1 and your first year flew by. I had so much fun planning what you would wear and painstakingly looked everywhere for the right outfit for your pictures and for your big day. Watching you eat your cake was so much fun and I loved every minute of it.
 

 

This past year I have watched you grow more. I have seen you learn to walk, become a big sister, and learn to talk. My favorite thing has been to watch you become a big sister. You have been so wonderful to Ari. Listening to you talk has been very special too. You know so much and in many ways have become the queen bee with the boys. You boss them around and rule the roost at times. 

You are sensitive and sweet. You are oh so silly. You also adore your Dad and Eli. Eli and you are like peas in a pod and you love to be with him. My favorite part is you love to help me to cook and clean. You love to play with your dolls, read books, dress up, and play tea party. In as much as  you love doing girl things you also love playing with cars, trains, and wrestling! 

You are so beautiful and spunky. I adore your blue eyes with your beautiful long eyelashes, although I do believe they are changing to a green or maybe hazel like Eli's eyes. I noticed that today as I edited your photos. Regardless I love looking into your beautiful face and seeing your eyes light up. I also adore your curls. Who would have guessed I would get a little girl so beautiful as you with curly hair.

 

Somethings have never changed and that is your adorable pout. I also would like to give the caption to these photos, "It's my party and I will cry if I want to." It is very fitting.........

 

I took you out yesterday afternoon as your last day as 1 to treasure just you. I wanted it to be special so I could remember how much you have grown and enjoy your silly smile and ever so soft voice. I know we only went to Meijer but I loved every minute of it. Sometimes I feel like you get forgotten being the middle child and the fact you are so quiet. It was nice to just enjoy you for a couple hours. I loved that you could choose your own balloons and what kind of cake you wanted. Sadly I realized it just meant you were growing up. I treasured the moments you grabbed my hand to walk. 

 

Most of all I loved watching you guard your balloons and the enjoyment they brought you. 

 

My dear child, I love you and I am so glad you are mine. I can't wait to continue to watch you grow into a beautiful young woman. I am beyond blessed to have you. I love you more than words can say.

Love, 

Mom