And, just like that, after all the waiting -- the star in our eyes became a star in our arms.
It's been a BIG year... Developments. Achievements. Discoveries. Triumphs. Laughter. Tears. And I've been there to capture every moment and file it away in my memory. Because this was the year my darling daughter merged like a butterfly from a baby... into a beautiful little girl.
THIS year, we discovered:
How to walk... and then run...
That bedtime could be fun?!?
"Yummy Sushu!"
Neighs!
How to win the bike Verandah Race Series!
That there was a 'house' inside mummy!
That bubby was pretty cool... and apparently here to stay!
The pure joy of feeling the wind in your hair...
That there is nothing not to like about Christmas...
That there is much more fun to be had wearing food than eating it...
This year, my baby said one word. Then two. Then five. Then all of a sudden she could sing along with me to "Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer" and point out colours and people's names from photos and count to 10. And with it came the tantrums. Oh, the tantrums we had this year... as well as the odd unwillingness to share her things, and demonstration of liking things just. so. or. else....
My little girl tests me every day. She challenges, motivates, inspires and fills my heart with more love than I ever thought I was capable of. She totally rocks my world. And I get to be her mum for the rest of my life!! Happy birthday, my little poppit. You have your dad and I pretty tightly wound around your little finger. And we wouldn't have it any other way. Here's to a magical 2nd birthday...
ps. I'm not having a big birthday party like last year, instead she's having a few friends over for a little morning tea and a play in the cubby. But there will be balloons! And cake! And really, what more can a little girl ask for? I'll post pics of my attempt at a 'My Little Pony' cake tomorrow. I'm pretty proud.
