Our sweet little Lucy is 2 today!
We all adore this little one.
And just to be honest here (just in case I forget in 20 years, I can remind Lucy of this when she has a determined child), Lucy and I were really struggling about six months ago.
I felt like we were warring all day long. She was throwing tantrums all the time. It got so I dreaded taking her out in public or to the store, because I knew I would come home upset and frustrated. I went to bed exhausted, upset, or frustrated. I was not sure how we would survive the teenage years if it was this hard as a one-year-old.
I had never met a more independent and determined child.
I had never met a more independent and determined child.
But that has changed these past few months. I don't know exactly what happened. Maybe she stopped teething. Maybe she started sleeping better. Maybe it was that she could communicate more. More likely I got better at being more consistent with her. And I started realizing that her determined personality was a good thing too. That her independence could also be cute, not just frustrating.
Anyway, we have just had a ball with her lately. She has been cracking us all up with her singing and her little words, and her mimicking everything the other girls do. Her giggle is contagious and her antics are mostly charming.
I think she has stolen my heart. Again.
I think she has stolen my heart. Again.
These three. I am so, so glad that they have each other and that they truly love each other.
Lucy got lots of nice presents and cards.
Cake and homemade ice cream was everyone's favorite.
We love you Lucy. Always have. Always will. So glad you came to our family.
6 comments:
Sweet Lucy! Love the picture of the three of them. They are all growing up too quickly.
She's 2 already!! Time flies when you aren't warring with a 1 year old! I'm so glad they are all "stages" and what doesn't kill us makes us stronger..... right??
She is too cute! Love the picture of all 3 girls!
Precious...did you know that what they deem the "terrible twos" is the same as the reason for the "hormonal teens"? It is the exponential brain growth. They have mapped the two-year old brain as well as the teen's brain with MRI and it explains the eradicate behavior patterns that still confounds parents today. It doesn't help a tired parent, but at least you can understand your child (or you for that matter) doesn't need a therapist. You will persevere. Just prepare for teenage girls. Keep them in dance and gymnastics and they will do well! I love the ice cream and tongue picture!
I feel so badly that I haven't done anything for Lucy's birthday, but I didn't know when it is. It is now on my calendar and I will repent! Love to you all,
Mary Ann
I feel so badly that I haven't done anything for Lucy's birthday, but I didn't know when it is. It is now on my calendar and I will repent! Love to you all,
Mary Ann
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