About a month ago, my baby girl turned two and I didn’t stop to tell you all how much I adore her – so I’m going to do it now…

 

My Lilah is just about the sweetest thing you’ve ever seen.  Her hair is finally starting to grow and it’s blonde and just might curl as it grows.  It finally fits into piggy tails and she can finally wear some of the dozens of bows we have.

 

She loves her Clo-Clo and Bow-Wow (Crimson and Clover), but her Papa is her most favorite love.

 

She is a big sister now and Madeline adores her.  That baby smiles so big when her sister is around.

 

She spins in circles all the time – and bounces from one wall to the other after she’s dizzy…

 

Delilah loves moo-bees (movies) like “I-on” (Lion King) and “Boo” (Blue, but she means Rio) and Pooh Bear (she says that one clear as day).

 

We count a lot – her favorite number is two.  She says ‘please’ and ‘tan-tooo’ and sometime she still signs it too.

 

This past summer, Papa was in Afghanistan and I tell you what, this little girl held me together <3

 

There are many cliches about parenthood, but there is nothing I can say to explain how amazing the last 2 years have been having Delilah in our lives.  Her ‘squeezes’ and kisses and snuggles are the best part of each day.  Her curiosity is inspiring.  Her humor is hilarious.  There isn’t a single thing about her that I would trade for all the world.

 

I love you with all my heart, Delilah…

XOXO,

Mommy