Two Going on Twelve

Dear Emily,
I cannot believe you are two today. I can't imagine life without you.  You little personality has flourished over the last year.  You give big hugs like your daddy and Aunt Lauren.  You have this adorable laugh.  You are so smart and learning more and more everyday.

BUT please don't grow up to fast!!!  I love that when we were walking down the boardwalk yesterday you willingly held mine and your daddy's hand.  I love that you still want me to read you stories at night.  I love that when you wake up you call for mommy.

Always remember that we are here for you!  No matter whether if it for water in the middle of the night or advice down the road.  You are our baby and always will be.

Which brings me to you being a big sister.  Chris is so lucky to have a big sister like you!  Always keep an eye on him, which somehow I think you will do since I saw how protective you were of him at daycare.  Remember he looks up to you, so when he takes your toy away, it is only because he wants to be like his big sissy.

We love you so much Em boo!!!  You may give your dad and I a run for our money, but it is all worth it, even if we have to watch Sofia the First everyday for the next few years :)

Happy 2nd birthday princess!!

Love,
Mommy

The Year of Emily

Dear My Baby Girl,

I can happily say that our year did revolve around you, our little princess. You ruled our house and our hearts.  Starting off the year, you were only 5 months old and your dad and I underestimated how much of a little lady you would turn into just in one year.  You have your own little personality and you know what you want, especially when you want mommy!

You went from not moving to moving warp speed.  You love playing outside in all the toys poppy buys you.  He sent home the tricycle he got so you could practice for spring time.  You completely exhaust your dad and I, but we would not change it for the world.  The way you hug or kiss us, the way you look at us when we pick you up from daycare, the way you come and sit on our laps.  You are truly our little angel.

I know you do not understand this right now, but you will have a baby brother in a few months, so you will not be the only one to rule our house.  Do not worry, you will still have our hearts!  I know you will be the BEST BIG SISTER we could ask for. 

I cannot wait to see what exciting things happen in 2013.  Be easy on mommy and daddy!  It will be a busy year for us with a lot of new transitions.  Always remember we love you <3

Don't grow up too fast

Dear Emily,

I cannot believe you are 1 today.  This last year has gone by so fast.  It feels like yesterday your daddy and I were just coming home with you from the hospital.  You were the best gift ever and a true blessing to your dad and I. 

Over the last year, we have watched you grow up.  When you were a newborn, I was so afraid something was going to happen.  I would sneak in your room at night to make sure you were okay.  I followed all the rules.  I swaddled you.  Made sure nothing was in your crib that could cause harm.  I could go on and on.  I drove your dad crazy.  Now you are moving all around and it is too impossible to keep you from every little bump and bruise. 

Your little personality is starting to show too.  One day I walked into daycare and I heard your little (or should I say loud) voice screaming and playing with your friends.  You are a little ball of energy.

Nothing makes me more happy then when you hug me or cuddle with me.  Last night you were up until 10pm.  I guess you were excited for your 1st birthday today.  As much as I needed you to go to sleep so I could get stuff done, I just loved you cuddling with us.  I can already tell you have a big heart <3

This next year is going to bring about so many new memories.  I look forward to watching you grow up and meet all the new stages in your life, BUT please do not grow up too fast.  We love you so much baby girl!!

Mommy xoxo

Dear Emily #2

Dear Emily,

I cannot believe you are 9 months old and crawling all around.  There is no more putting you down while I get something done.  You do not stop moving and you have become quite the "mama's girl".  I don't mind though!  You want to walk SO bad.  At daycare today you practiced crawling up the little steps with the big kids.  It is so cute that when you get up in the morning, you stand up and just wait for us to come in.

Daddy and I are so excited for summer and the beach.  We see how much you LOVE swimming lessons and know you will love the pool and beach!

We love you so much and enjoy every second of you growing up!

XOXO

Dear Emily #1

Dear Emily,
You are growing up so fast!!  I thought I would start a blog so I could write down all the millions of thoughts I am thinking about you.  First of all, your dad and I could not be happier!  You make our life so much better and filled with love.  We could not ask for a better baby.  Sometimes I just look at you and your daddy and think about how lucky I am!  I hope to be the best mommy to you and I look forward to watching you grow up!  I love you Leelee <3

Love,
Mommy xoxo