Today my Annie is 2 1/2. I didn’t think I’d really care after she turned 2. I mean, no regular doctor check-ups until she turns 3, no big milestones like when they’re little and tackling everything. But seriously, I care because my kid is freakin’ AMAZING.
Annie is so full of spunkiness, I am seriously always laughing. It’s awesome. She has been saying and doing the most ridiculous things lately. On our trip to Vegas, we bought her fruit snacks that had smiley faces on them. She called them “Happies”. When she would finish them, she’d say, “Happy no more,” and shake the package upside down. On our way home from Vegas, she was sleeping and Emily was crying. She woke up and said, “Mom, baby’s crying. Get a bottle. And binky.” Seriously, who is this kid!?:)
She is very quick to say please, thank you and you’re welcome (even when its not necessary). She also loves to walk up and say, “Mom, what are you doing?” She does it several times in a row, so it isn’t always cute, but the first few times it is.:)
Yesterday in the car, she was pretending to have a camera. She’d say, “Smile!” and then take a picture and say, “Oh that’s so cute.” I can’t believe the things she not only picks up on, but how long she remembers them for!
One of my favorite things she does is, after cleaning up toys or doing something we’ve asked her to do, she throws her arms up in the air and says, “I did it!”
Annie is a great helper. She gets diapers, blankets, wipes…pretty much anything we ask her to do (within reason, of course). She LOVES her little sister. It’s awesome to watch them when they actually play together. Annie makes Emily laugh faster and louder than anybody else can. Annie stands on the opposite side of the living room and calls to Emily, “Come here baby.” The best thing is that Emily crawls right over to her!
Annie has also really started loving books and songs. She wants to read books before bed every night. Her latest favorite is “One Fish, Two Fish…” by Dr. Seuss. She even knows some of the different pages and counts or says certain words with you. She loves to sing and has finally started learning words and actions, so she can tell you what she wants to sing (oh, and she DOES tell you!).
Sometimes I can’t believe how lucky I am to have this little girl in my life. She’s so smart and funny and beautiful. Even on the worst days, she always manages to find a way to make me laugh. I can’t wait to see what she does with a little brother!
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