How Can She Be 2?

Yesterday was Samantha's 2nd Birthday and as I put her to bed last night I thought to myself "How in the world is my baby girl two years old already?" It seems like just yesterday that I was in the hospital almost 3 weeks early getting ready to welcome her into the world. How did that little tiny baby turn into this little person with a personality and mind of her own so quickly?? Once just 6 pounds 15 ounces and now 27 pounds. Once just 20 inches long and now a little over 36 inches. Where does the time go?

It was a very good birthday for her and we spent the day with just the family. We got her a few gifts to open yesterday and the rest will be opened at her party that will be this Sat. She was so excited to open her gifts and she declared "I LOVE IT" after each one was torn open. She walked around the house singing "Happy Birthday to Sami" all day long and we took a family outing to get ice cream, which she very much enjoyed. I don't think I have ever seen such a little person eat so much ice cream and then get done and say "Would like more please." So cute.

After she fell asleep last night I sat and watched her for awhile and thought about how very lucky I am to be blessed with her presence each and every day. Yes at times she makes me want to scream, but what 2-year-old doesn't? She is such a joyful little girl and makes us all laugh on a daily basis. She radiates happiness and makes anyone who comes into contact with her smile. Her need to discover and learn is very strong and I love watching her mind grow. No matter how big she gets, she will always be that tiny baby I held that day in the hospital.