My sweet girl, how did you turn two so quickly? You have grown and changed so much in a year. Last year at this time, you weren't walking. You barely had any teeth. You only said a few words. Now you walk, run, jump, climb, skip, and dance. You have a mouth full of chompers to eat all that wonderful food that you love (You've turned into quite the little foodie). You talk constantly. All of this growth has only shown Daddy and I more and more about your personality.
We love your fiesty nature. You have opinions and you make them known. We love that you are so very social. You enjoy being around other people, adults and kids. We love that you are such an amazing helper. You like to help clean up and do chores. We love that you are a nurturer. You rub George's back when he is laying down and enjoy playing Mommy to your dolls. We love that you are a great cuddle-bug. You give the absolute best hugs. I cherish them! We love that you have a goofy nature. You love to make people laugh. You make silly faces, make silly noises, and do funny dance moves. We love that you love your brother. You often call out to him, "Gegi," so he will come play with you or sit with you. We love that your smiles still light up the room. We love you, Clarabear. To us, you are perfect.
You've had so many firsts this year. The major one, of course was walking. You walked about 5 weeks after your first birthday. Although you've mastered walking, running, jumping, climbing, and skipping, you are the clumsy child in the household, always seeming to lose your balance or trip over nothing. You also love to dance. And when I say dance, I mean get down. You have some fabulous moves like the shimmy shoulder and the booty shake. You've got some awesome facial expressions to go along with your moves. You constantly ask us to put on music so you can have your very own dance party. Occasionally you instruct others to bust a move with you. Clara, with all those moves, you generally have us laughing so hard we cry.
Another first...which Mommy loves...is that you seem to enjoy crafts. You love to color with markers and crayons. You love to stick stickers on paper. You love to paint and use sidewalk chalk. It is wonderful to watch you create your own little masterpiece. The biggest first this year for Mommy was you heading off to Mother's Day Out (aka school) twice a week. Mommy was incredibly nervous leaving you under the care of strangers. You had been with me since the day your were born. The only people that had watched you were very good friends and of course your grandparents. Well, Mommy was nervous for nothing! You did so well! You love being with the other kids. You enjoy all of the activities you do throughout the day. You are so well behaved. The teachers think you are a sweetheart and I never stop hearing how adorable you are. The best part is when I get to pick you up from school. You come running with the biggest best smile on your face shouting, "Mommy!!!" You never cease to amaze me my little love. I am so proud of your independence!
Two years old. You are such a big girl now. Gone are all the baby days. Sometimes I miss those early days of my little bitty Clara, but most days I just enjoy watching you explore the world. You are so smart. You are so sweet. You are so beautiful. I am blessed by you every single day Clarabear. Thank you for bringing joy into my life. Thank you for putting smiles on my face. Thank you for being you. The very perfect you. I love you sweet girl. Happy Birthday.
Mommy
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