Seriously, how are they already two? As with last year, I'm feeling a bit sentimental and emotional today. I still vividly remember the moment two years ago when I became a Mama and held them each in my arms for the first time. I never in my life dreamed how much fun two little girls could be. People still ask me how I do and I say I just DO.
We are fully into the twos and we either have really good days or really bad days. Emma is testing the boundaries whenever she can and often gets a time out. But at the same time she is talking up a storm with full sentences and funny comments like "Mama you are silly silly!" She loves repeating all her friends names and is ready to give out a hug and a kiss. She has become very shy again and clings to me or hides behind my legs. But within minutes she is off exploring. She loves to sing and can spend time alone by herself playing with her puzzles.
Avery just started putting two and three words together and remembers and repeats the oddest phrases. The other morning I went in to get her wearing running shorts and she said "Mama wet. Mama jumping". Meaning I was sweating from working out. She is still a Mama's girl but has really come out of her shell and is okay with me leaving for a couple hours. Her latest fascinations include jumping, necklaces and bracelets, and "susic" (music).
I am so lucky to be Emma + Avery's Mama. The last two years have been the hardest two years. But more importantly they have been best two years of our lives. I love you both to the moon and back and can't wait to see what this year brings. XOXO
