32 Months

My Beauty,
You are 32 months today, (2 years and 8 months old.) You had a bad day today Fa. I'm sorry. It started out okay and ended well, but the middle part left a lot to be desired.

I took you to Babies 'R' Us today, you wanted to come along for the ride. (You actually told me so.) I had to get a new diaper bag because my other one was too close for comfort with some larvae...In the meantime I bought a gift for a friend. You were so happy to come along with me and we were singing and you were such a pleasure in the car and in the store.

It was hot in the car though, you were reading your books and eating your cheesey Big Bird Crackers and as soon as we got to our garage, you threw up all over yourself. It was terrible. This is only the second time you have ever thrown up in your life and you were not happy. You were so concerned about your pants. You were sad that they were dirty. All you wanted to do was clean them...We cleaned everything, but couldn't get the car seat cover off the seat, so we threw it out. (I had to go and buy another one while you were napping later on.) I also had to go get the car cleaned. (Regurgitated Cheesey Big Birds are hard to wash out.)

Your explanation: "I had a bad car ride!" That's it. You are so easy-going and happy all the time. Even when you are sad or not feeling well, you always find the best out of everything. I wish I could be like you. You are the light of my life and the song I sing in my heart. I wish I could think like you and find pleasure in the small things like you do. You are a joy to know and I am honored to be your mother. I couldn't ask for a better little girl, ever. Out of all the little girls in the whole wide world, how did I get the very best one?

You didn't nap today and you were just waiting for bedtime tonight. In your tub, you asked if it was 9 O'Clock yet. I told you it was, even though it wasn't...You wanted to go to bed, I wasn't about to stop you! Have sweet dreams tonight my love. I always do when my dreams are about you.

Thank you for another wonderful month. Every day that passes is another gift. You bring tears to my eyes with your smile and your laugh. You make me laugh when you sing and make up songs all on your own. I can not believe that you have memorized as many books as you have. I woke up this morning to you in your crib reciting this book, word for word. It amazes me; the concentration you possess and the ability to recite books the way you do. Your energy and attitude is contagious and I envy your strength. You are having a wonderful summer and I am so happy to be sharing it with you. I love you Fa. Forever.

Love,
Mamma