Two Years

 2 Years

Dear Joanna, 

  

  Happy Birthday. These two years went fast. It amazes me how much you have grown this year. From walking, talking, and now cracking your own jokes and teasing your siblings. You are picking up new things each day. Just the other day on the way home from church, you kept repeating, "Go away" in your seat. The others were laughing, so you kept sing-songing that phrase all the way home. We celebrated your birthday by jumping in the leaves at Nora's house and then walking over to Creme with the Stones for a birthday date. That night, we ate one of your favorites spaghetti. Maggie was excited to give you a heart-shape pop it toy. Sam gave you new baby bottles. Millie gave you a nice wooden puzzle. Grandma Matthews gave you this baby bath set (Millie helped pick it out so she was really excited to play with you), and Dad and I surprised you and the girls with a new barbie house. We brought all the barbies out to the play room, which you like because it is easier for you to get to them. The highlight of the night was eating you fish cake with candy on it. All before dinner, you would drag a stool over and try to sneak some of the candy. 

    Oh girl, I love you so much. You are a huge momma's girl. My favorite are the moments that you want to cuddle with me, especially reading books before nap. I love how much you like to play with my hair. It melts my heart to feel your tiny hands combing out my hair. I love watching you try to keep up with the big kids. When they wrestle, you are right in the middle of the mix. When they are relaxing on the couch with books, you will pull a blanket up and join them with a board book. You ask for your siblings often during the day. I hope you always stay best friends with them.

    You are a true joy in my life JoJo, and I feel so blessed to be your mom.

Love,

Mom