vivian ~ two

she has reached two . . .

i remember when my little ones turned two . . .

when a two year old wants it, they want it like NOW!

sometimes it might seem like they are a little demanding . . .

they are beginning to exhibit their independent spirit . . . "i do it, mommy!"

routines and choices go hand in hand during this age.

sometimes you wonder why this stage has to be called the terrible twos?

but . . .

there is something about this stage that only a grandma can love.

because a grandma can just swoop them up and

squeeze them,

hold them, 

tickle them,

smother them with kisses,

laugh at their behavior, (when mommy and daddy aren't looking)

and

read lots of stories to them . . .

vivian, you have a wonderful spirit about you! 

i love your little giggle,

i love how you "love" your baby dolls,

and when you run to me to have a book read to you . . .

 you are the apple of my eye

and i love you.