2 Years

Today is your happy, happy dear Carmen James (what you call this special day).  You are two years old.  I can't believe it.  For two years you have enriched our lives, put countless smiles on our faces, helped us understand the meaning and importance of family, made us laugh out loud, at times made us question our sanity but above all have made us so incredibly proud.  We love who you are--your passion, your gentleness, your concern and care for others, your head-strong nature with clear opinions, the way you hug and tickle and the way you call me mama.  Mom or mommy will not due, it's always mama, which warms my heart.  You are learning so much and your vocabulary is expanding so quickly.  You continually amaze us and are always doing something that catches us by surprise. You love to cook and have made countless batches of 'soup' with your letters, number and magnetic dress up doll.  You like to help in the real kitchen and are like a little shadow to both daddy and I.  If we go upstairs, you want to go to.  If we run upstairs for a moment, you want to come to, and Lamby is always in tow. You love art and can't get enough of stickers, paper, crayons and markers.  You like to build--you make 'houses' with your blocks and continually stack as many as you can until the 'house' falls down.  You like to dance and wiggle.  You love to make forts.  You take such good care of your brother and always want him around.  You are a wonderful big sister and the best daughter we could ask for.  Of course you have your two year old moments, but that's all part of the process.  We still think you are pretty perfect.  A very happy, happy to you on this special day.