We celebrated your 2nd birthday, though in my thoughts, I celebrate your birth every day. You are unique, independent, interesting, and incredibly cute. We had a party at your daycare, shaking pompoms, dancing, and eating cupcakes with your friends, the day before. Your teachers watched you in awe as you knowingly blew the candle.
On June 18, we celebrated at home with our little family. You don't know what a birthday celebration is, but you were quick to figured out it was something special for/about you. "It's my birthday. It's my birthday," you said, pointing at your self.
The theme of your cake was Minnie and Mickey hula dancing on a beach in Hawaii, since we just came back from Hawaii where we all had a great time. Papa made sure to pick balloons that matched the nautical theme.
You can ride a bike! When you saw our excitement when Zoe started biking without the training wheels, nothing was going to stop you. We already had a bike waiting, a barely used hand-me-down from Zoe. After a few trials, you started pedaling on your own. You are slow and cautious, but it is still incredible. People stop and watch you with a smile. Some cheer you and congratulate you for your effort. I congratulate you for your determination. When you first started pedaling on your own, you;d say "Look at me! Look at me! I'm biking!" You already know how to turn the bike, and you are slowly figuring out how to go straight. The bike is still a bit big for you, but in a couple of months, you'll be able to go downhill with more confidence, and pedal with more power.
You love Elmo, and lately, you have become absolutely crazy about Dora. You love the show and you love the books. "I need to poop," you say, and we go to the bathroom. "My tablet. Watch Dora." You sit on the toilet and watch, and interact with the show as Dora asks her questions. "The map! The map!" "No swiping!" "There it is!" "Right there!" You make us read the same Dora books over and over. Zoe went through a similar stage when she was your age.
You are about to transition to a new class. There's a little bathroom in the new class. I know you will love it and use it often. At pickup time you take me to that bathroom some times already. Your teachers said that you have been very ready for the transition. They are all amazed at your verbal development. One of the teachers said that since you gained your language, you have become more confident and more involved. She noticed that you even stand up more straight. I noticed that too. She asked me if we sing a lot at home because you knew the lyrics to some of the songs you all were singing in class. My amazing girl. I miss you all day.
Many happy birthdays to come!
Love,
Mommy
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